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BG52 EWZ

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,234 mi
Last recorded120,234 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 EWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 120,234 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 105,287 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 105,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,391 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 79,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,212 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 72,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,998 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,221 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,836 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,177 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 15,141 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 EWZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EWZ, 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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What year was BG52 EWZ registered?

BG52 EWZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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