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BG02 FZU

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,232 mi
Last recorded112,232 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 112,232 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 112,231 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 104,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 96,802 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 96,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 87,748 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

oil leak

rear backbox bracket heavily corroded but system is supported

rear tyres sidewall showing signs of cracking due to age of tyre.

Fail 28 Nov 2015 87,748 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour tailight (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

oil leak

rear backbox bracket heavily corroded but system is supported

rear tyres sidewall showing signs of cracking due to age of tyre.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,580 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,166 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Dipstick broken.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 61,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Dipstick broken.

Hydraulic brake fluid below maximum level.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,466 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,271 miles

outer skin of back box is in poor condtion

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,360 miles

oil leak from the headgasket

Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,342 miles

oil leak fron headgasket

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,922 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,049 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,674 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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BG02 FZU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG02 FZU, 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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BG02 FZU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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