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BG52 EWN

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,047 mi
Last recorded113,047 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 EWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 113,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2019 113,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 105,871 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,375 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR / WORN / RUSTY

OIL LEAK

SUSPENSION RUBBERS POOR

Pass 25 Mar 2016 98,469 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop light inoperative at time of test

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

engine oil leak

removed items from drivers view prior to test

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Fail 23 Mar 2016 98,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Upper stop light inoperative at time of test

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

engine oil leak

removed items from drivers view prior to test

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 21 Mar 2015 88,822 miles

Nearside headlight aim slightly disfigured

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly deteriated

Pass 8 Mar 2014 79,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2013 75,953 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 69,207 miles

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,401 miles

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

os washer pipe damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

os washer pipe damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,697 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 52,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,946 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 26,786 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 18,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 14,980 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 EWN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EWN, 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 EWN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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