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BG02 TGE

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,720 mi
Last recorded88,720 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,720 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front door stiff to open

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 88,720 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour All front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front door stiff to open

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,409 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,902 miles

n/s/f suspension drop link has play and gaiters very poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2013 70,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,528 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 67,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,613 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link gaiter split

slight blow and corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Fail 5 Jul 2011 63,613 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link gaiter split

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight blow and corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Pass 18 May 2010 60,115 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

p.a.s becoming stiff

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 18 May 2010 60,115 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

p.a.s becoming stiff

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,714 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 51,708 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,082 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,938 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 39,938 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,043 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 TGE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol 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 BG02 TGE, 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 TGE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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