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YY02 EVD

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,294 mi
Last recorded130,294 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 EVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 130,294 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 130,214 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mounts splitting

Pass 16 May 2013 124,721 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 124,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2012 118,069 miles

front discs corrodid

Fail 25 Apr 2012 118,069 miles

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

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

front discs corrodid

Pass 12 May 2011 110,802 miles

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

front discs corrodid

Pass 22 May 2010 103,709 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 93,567 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 93,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 87,970 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 73,716 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 57,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 57,365 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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YY02 EVD is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY02 EVD, 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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YY02 EVD is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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