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AV02 BVG

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,019 mi
Last recorded162,019 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 162,019 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 162,019 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 159,012 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 159,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 150,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 144,110 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 137,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 128,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 119,048 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r shock damp

Fail 31 May 2012 119,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 27 May 2011 110,739 miles

ADVISE - FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

ADVISE - WIPERS NOT CLEARING WELL

Fail 16 May 2011 110,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

ADVISE - FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

ADVISE - WIPERS NOT CLEARING WELL

Pass 2 Jun 2010 101,917 miles

ADVISE - FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW - O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT WORN

Fail 1 Jun 2010 101,917 miles

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

ADVISE - FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW - O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT WORN

Pass 19 May 2009 93,763 miles

ADVISE CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE BLOWING AND REAR SECTION IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 22 May 2008 85,395 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 73,137 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 73,137 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2006 63,890 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2006 63,890 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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AV02 BVG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV02 BVG, 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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AV02 BVG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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