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BG02 GAO

2002 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,921 mi
Last recorded89,921 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 GAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,921 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 89,921 miles

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

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,123 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,617 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,371 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,576 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,954 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 37,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,908 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,209 miles

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

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 GAO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GAO, 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 BG02 GAO registered?

BG02 GAO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is BG02 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 GAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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