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YY02 EVP

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,546 mi
Last recorded114,546 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 114,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,155 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 114,155 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes along floor pan and o/s and n/s rear brake pipes to drums in places (1.1.11 (c))

centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2017 101,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main and pipes from rear flexes to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust section deteriating

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light inoprotive

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe along floor pan and brake pipe to n/s rear drum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,773 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,153 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,408 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 80,408 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,723 miles

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

hand brake feels rough on aplication

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,705 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,833 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,828 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 50,587 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 50,587 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 35,992 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 35,726 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 23,145 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 EVP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EVP, 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 EVP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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