2002 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · WM02 GWO
2002 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 61,032 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM02 GWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 61,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM02 GWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Citroen C3 (WM02 GWO) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WM02 GWO Mileage History
- 04/07/202358,902 mi
- 19/09/202460,997 mi+2,095 mi
- 25/09/202461,000 mi+3 mi
- 04/03/202661,030 mi+30 mi
- 17/03/202661,032 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 788 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front suspension coil spring fractureSerious
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- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
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