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BG52 KZJ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,553 mi
Last recorded77,553 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 77,553 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 74,910 miles

L/H/R and R/H/F tyres cracking

Fail 12 May 2018 74,910 miles

L/H/R and R/H/F tyres cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2017 73,742 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2016 72,148 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 70,427 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 70,427 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 68,748 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,835 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 May 2012 64,192 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 61,977 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,278 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 58,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,536 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,105 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 48,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 42,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,976 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 KZJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KZJ, 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 KZJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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