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BG02 SUU

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,613 mi
Last recorded81,613 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,613 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,992 miles

centre exhaust system deteriorated

exhaust system detiorated

front suspension arms have play lower ball joints

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Outer exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,713 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 62,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 56,672 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 56,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,750 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,303 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,981 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,334 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,026 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 26,026 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,348 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 SUU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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