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YS02 DBZ

2002 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

67,715 mi
Last recorded67,715 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 DBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,715 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 67,715 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,219 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside face

Fail 19 Jun 2025 67,219 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake discs corroded on inside face

Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,645 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 65,645 miles

Offside Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear outer sills going weak

Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,230 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 63,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,795 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 61,795 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 59,963 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 57,539 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,296 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 55,296 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2016 52,925 miles

rear exhaust box mounting broken

Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,025 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 47,397 miles
Pass 18 May 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes inner pads only contacting on half of disc area

Pass 30 May 2012 42,613 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,028 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 40,024 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 36,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2010 36,190 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 32,875 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 32,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,359 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,325 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 27,325 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,386 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YS02 DBZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 68,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS02 DBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YS02 DBZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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