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YY02 ZXW

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,196 mi
Last recorded34,196 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 ZXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 34,196 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jun 2018 29,901 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 29,392 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 28,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,912 miles

Both front tyres are cracking heavily

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,968 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on the side walls

Fail 18 Jun 2013 25,968 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on the side walls

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 25,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,163 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,160 miles

O/S/R Tyre perishing

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,190 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2010 23,190 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,955 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,023 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,097 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 18,097 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,972 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 ZXW is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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