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YY02 SVT

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,796 mi
Last recorded164,796 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 SVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2017 164,796 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

rear tyres worn

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

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

both rear inner sills cannot be fully inspected due to fitted covers

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both, due to warped discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 157,339 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 157,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 149,852 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 141,250 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front door lock missing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 141,250 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front door lock missing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 133,533 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 133,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 123,762 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 123,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 114,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,039 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 162,241 miles

Note N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 162,241 miles

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

Note N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 131,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 131,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,484 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 SVT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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