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BG02 TGO

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,503 mi
Last recorded111,503 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 111,315 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 57,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,575 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MIDDLE ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,362 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 42,908 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,435 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 36,435 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet pull adrift

poss front pads

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,164 miles

Airbag light on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer outerskin deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2011 30,781 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 30,781 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 26 May 2010 27,816 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 24,672 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 21,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light staying on

Pass 23 May 2008 21,772 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 25 May 2007 18,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,261 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 TGO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TGO, 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 TGO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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