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BD52 CXM

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,891 mi
Last recorded96,891 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,891 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,557 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

exhaust system corroded

high level brake light inop

rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 17 Aug 2016 80,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

exhaust system corroded

high level brake light inop

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,529 miles

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,323 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,631 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all four tyres starting to perish on side walls & in tread pattern

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear wiper blade split advise change

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,512 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 37,057 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,361 miles

bump stop missing near side rear

Pass 27 Sep 2005 9,228 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 CXM is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CXM, 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 CXM registered?

BD52 CXM is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is BD52 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 CXM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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