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YW02 CFJ

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,739 mi
Last recorded74,739 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 CFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 72,717 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 72,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 70,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 69,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osr tyre side wall pershed

Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2013 67,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,743 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,742 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,853 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 64,849 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,558 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 63,556 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 60,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

in vehicle bonnet pull handle insecure from bracket but still working

under bonnet stay prop loose

water ingress into offside front headlamp but not affecting image or light output

Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

in vehicle bonnet pull handle insecure from bracket but still working

under bonnet stay prop loose

water ingress into offside front headlamp but not affecting image or light output

Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,871 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,971 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 52,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 46,352 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 CFJ 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 65%.

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 CFJ, 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 CFJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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