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BG52 AHC

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,184 mi
Last recorded89,184 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 AHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 89,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped as marked (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS Wiring lose (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,979 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 80,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,682 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 76,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported clip missing (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,364 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,427 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,418 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,261 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)

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

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

front discs in poor condition

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 11 Nov 2010 58,257 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

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

front discs in poor condition

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,899 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,439 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,434 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 35,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,997 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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BG52 AHC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG52 AHC, 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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BG52 AHC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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