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YS02 NUJ

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,811 mi
Last recorded103,811 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 NUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release handle broken

exhaust rattle incorrect position of exhaust

front nearside headlight condensating

front nearside wheel arch cover loose

major engine oil leak

rear wiper broken

Fail 1 Aug 2017 103,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

bonnet release handle broken

exhaust rattle incorrect position of exhaust

front nearside headlight condensating

front nearside wheel arch cover loose

major engine oil leak

rear wiper broken

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,400 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 94,030 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2015 94,030 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 90,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 86,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 82,185 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald in inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 75,249 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,597 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 70,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,155 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 58,114 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 58,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 51,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,323 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 NUJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NUJ, 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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What year was YS02 NUJ registered?

YS02 NUJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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