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BD52 CXJ

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,706 mi
Last recorded68,706 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 68,706 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Some rust bubbles appearing at rear end of O/S outer sill panel

Fail 27 May 2015 68,706 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Some rust bubbles appearing at rear end of O/S outer sill panel

Pass 2 May 2014 62,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 110,364 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 110,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,881 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 95,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,043 miles

nearside front fog light lens damaged

nearside front tyre worn on the outter edge on the legal 1,6 mm limit

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,297 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jun 2009 63,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre worn on the outter edge on the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 56,891 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,595 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 CXJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD52 CXJ, 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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What year was BD52 CXJ registered?

BD52 CXJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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