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YY02 ZYD

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,863 mi
Last recorded104,863 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 ZYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 104,863 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 104,863 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 91,927 miles

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

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

n/s/rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 14 May 2014 81,893 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers wiper smudging

Pass 21 May 2013 78,287 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in lower engine mount

Fail 21 May 2013 78,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in lower engine mount

Pass 15 May 2012 73,940 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

lower engine mount worn

Pass 20 May 2011 70,249 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 66,158 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 66,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 May 2009 60,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2009 60,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 53,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 46,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 28,973 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 ZYD is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZYD, 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 ZYD is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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