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YY02 WAJ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,837 mi
Last recorded75,837 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 WAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,837 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 75,828 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,593 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 64,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 62,593 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,580 miles

Radiator leaking

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Mar 2014 55,580 miles

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

Radiator leaking

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,982 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,578 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracks in all four tyres

offside front brake drags slightly

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 20,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracks in all four tyres

offside front brake drags slightly

rear silencer corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

deterioration evident offside front top shock mounting

exhaust back box corroding

offside front shock mounting has slight play evident

Fail 10 Jul 2008 17,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,190 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WAJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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