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BG02 TKF

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,905 mi
Last recorded86,905 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,905 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,643 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,643 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,424 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens & slight condensation in unit (1.7.5a)

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded steel brake pipes,front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre,slight cracking to inner sidewall

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,224 miles

Auxiliary drive belt cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes out of ABS module (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

High level brake light not working doubt to weather its wired in so benefit of the doubt given

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has cracks all over its surface

Offside rear tyre has a tread depth of 3mm and has cracks to its sidewall

Oil leak on engine

Rear bumper slam panel bent

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Auxiliary drive belt cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes out of ABS module (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

High level brake light not working doubt to weather its wired in so benefit of the doubt given

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has cracks all over its surface

Offside rear tyre has a tread depth of 3mm and has cracks to its sidewall

Oil leak on engine

Rear bumper slam panel bent

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,038 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)

o/s/r tyre sidewall scrubbed badly

slight condensation in o/s headlight

Fail 9 Apr 2014 67,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall scrubbed badly

slight condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2012 58,785 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre small cut to sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2012 58,785 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre small cut to sidewall

Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,426 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,426 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 2 Apr 2010 50,782 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 50,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,108 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 47,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,970 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 38,967 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 32,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,692 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,422 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 TKF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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