MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and also worn on inside edge no cord's shown at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyre's worn on inside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
front windscreen scored
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front lower arm rear bush's perished
both rear tyre's perished
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front lower arm rear bush's perished
both rear tyre's perished
Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside rear tyre sidewall worn/ scrubbed
Offside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside rear tyre sidewall worn/ scrubbed
Offside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
REAR EXHAUST VERY CORRODED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
REAR EXHAUST VERY CORRODED
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY. PERFORMANCES WITHIN LIMITS
FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES. JUST WITHIN LIMITS.
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY. PERFORMANCES WITHIN LIMITS
FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES. JUST WITHIN LIMITS.
inner face of both front brake discs are corroded and showing signs of overheating
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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BG52 BCE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 BG52 BCE, 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 BCE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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