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BD52 CWL

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,935 mi
Last recorded107,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 107,935 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 107,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,973 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 95,659 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,429 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,350 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 70,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,568 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 66,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,306 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 63,572 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 63,572 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front pads very low disks worn. crank shaft pully rattling

Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,831 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 34,909 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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BD52 CWL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD52 CWL, 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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BD52 CWL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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