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BG02 TWV

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,222 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 94,896 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,382 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 89,382 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,901 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,567 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 82,500 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,121 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 75,118 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,845 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,089 miles

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

Front wiperblades worn

Handbrake travel close to limit

Fail 27 Nov 2009 61,089 miles

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

Front wiperblades worn

Handbrake travel close to limit

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 55,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,011 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 48,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,343 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 41,343 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

high level stop light in-operative

wipers split

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,778 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 TWV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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