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YY02 NJU

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,239 mi
Last recorded167,239 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 167,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 160,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 160,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 154,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 153,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 153,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 150,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2016 145,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint (s)

Pass 19 May 2015 138,510 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 130,978 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 122,516 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2012 113,892 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,604 miles

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

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

offside front coil spring fouling bodywork when vehicle jacked up

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 21 Apr 2011 101,604 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front coil spring fouling bodywork when vehicle jacked up

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 92,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,190 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 81,190 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 70,009 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn down to minimum 1.6mm

Fail 2 Apr 2008 70,009 miles

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn down to minimum 1.6mm

Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,141 miles

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

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

both front shock absorber mount bearings, slight stiffness in movement

Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,275 miles

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

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 NJU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJU, 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 NJU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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