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BD52 UOP

2002 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,253 mi
Last recorded129,253 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 UOP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 129,253 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly - advise check

rear brake pads not visible - suspect low - advise check

Fail 23 Mar 2017 129,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly - advise check

rear brake pads not visible - suspect low - advise check

Pass 17 Mar 2016 120,378 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,305 miles

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

offside headlamp misted up

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,512 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,512 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2013 92,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,789 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 86,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 71,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 71,301 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 59,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,820 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 49,372 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,372 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,604 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,260 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 28,048 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 UOP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UOP, 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 UOP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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