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BG52 BCE

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,057 mi
Last recorded128,057 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 BCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 128,057 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 119,294 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 119,294 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 113,409 miles

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

both rear tyre's worn on inside edge

Pass 14 May 2015 105,971 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 105,971 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 99,241 miles

front windscreen scored

Pass 9 May 2013 91,853 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 91,853 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2012 85,601 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 85,601 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,546 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre sidewall worn/ scrubbed

Offside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm

Fail 14 Nov 2011 81,545 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 73,581 miles

REAR EXHAUST VERY CORRODED

Fail 18 Nov 2010 73,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 64,744 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,550 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,313 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY. PERFORMANCES WITHIN LIMITS

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES. JUST WITHIN LIMITS.

Fail 15 Nov 2007 45,313 miles

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.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,265 miles

inner face of both front brake discs are corroded and showing signs of overheating

Pass 9 Nov 2005 24,770 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 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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