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YW02 AAF

2002 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

116,242 mi
Last recorded116,242 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 AAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 116,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

n/s and o/s rear outer sills becoming corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 114,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,679 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both inner sills corroded

both nsr brake pipes corroded

driveshaft oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsr shocker damp

nsr tyre getting low

Fail 12 Dec 2016 105,679 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both inner sills corroded

both nsr brake pipes corroded

driveshaft oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsr shocker damp

nsr tyre getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2015 95,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim bent badly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake flexi ferrulls corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 95,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven os worst (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim bent badly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake flexi ferrulls corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,427 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 83,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,797 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 63,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,188 miles

splits in o/s/r tyre wall [no cords showing]

Fail 6 Aug 2012 45,187 miles

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

splits in o/s/r tyre wall [no cords showing]

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,427 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,461 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades starting to split but still clear screen

rear wiper blade rubber badly split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,808 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 26,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 25,611 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 23,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,171 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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YW02 AAF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YW02 AAF, 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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YW02 AAF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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