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BG52 BCU

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,997 mi
Last recorded76,997 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,997 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED INSIDE FACE.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 76,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED INSIDE FACE.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Rear n/s and o/s tyres cracks in sidewalls and treads

check engine light on

Fail 13 Jul 2017 62,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear n/s and o/s tyres cracks in sidewalls and treads

check engine light on

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,743 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 51,733 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine light on dash

o/s/f abs wire and flex hose not secure

Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,939 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,331 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2014 49,331 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,538 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 34,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,892 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 31,126 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,112 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,413 miles

rear silencer and braket poor

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 10,689 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 BCU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BCU, 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 BCU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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