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YU02 BTZ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,468 mi
Last recorded105,468 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU02 BTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 105,468 miles

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

centre brake light inop

front brake pipes and offside front to rear slightly corroded

front number plate covered with overspray

headlight lenses cloudy, pattern slightly diffused

nearside headlight aiming low

Fail 8 Nov 2016 105,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

centre brake light inop

front brake pipes and offside front to rear slightly corroded

front number plate covered with overspray

headlight lenses cloudy, pattern slightly diffused

nearside headlight aiming low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,458 miles

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,458 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,924 miles

Fan belt slack

Rear wiper torn

Various brakpepipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 92,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fan belt slack

Rear wiper torn

Various brakpepipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 90,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

winter tyres fitted to front wheels

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,459 miles

winter tyres fitted to front wheels

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 82,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,354 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,354 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,641 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 75,641 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,987 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear bumpstop missing

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2008 67,987 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear bumpstop missing

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YU02 BTZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YU02 BTZ, 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 YU02 BTZ registered?

YU02 BTZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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