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BG02 TJU

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,895 mi
Last recorded91,895 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 91,895 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,340 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 86,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,382 miles

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

rear exhaust box very corroded and in poor condition

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,039 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 75,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,172 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,954 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,706 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,002 miles

both o/s door handle trim bits missing

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on front discs

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

slight damage to n/s/f fog lamp

slight damage to n/s/f wing

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 8 Jun 2009 61,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both o/s door handle trim bits missing

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on front discs

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

slight damage to n/s/f fog lamp

slight damage to n/s/f wing

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 18 Oct 2007 56,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,513 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,569 miles

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)

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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 TJU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

BG02 TJU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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