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BG02 TXD

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,784 mi
Last recorded76,784 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 76,784 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 75,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 75,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 74,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,171 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,086 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,284 miles

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

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 Mar 2012 55,984 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,817 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,825 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,357 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 47,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,322 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 TXD is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TXD, 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 TXD is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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