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BD52 XNK

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,067 mi
Last recorded95,067 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 95,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 88,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,045 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,067 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,614 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,080 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear mud flap insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,140 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,121 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,747 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 53,406 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 49,752 miles

front brake discs scored

Fail 13 Oct 2012 49,752 miles

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,684 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,634 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,629 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 37,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 333,343 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,851 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 28,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,655 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 XNK is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

BD52 XNK is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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