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BG52 MXD

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,953 mi
Last recorded107,953 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE LOW (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside of lense (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 98,967 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 98,967 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,563 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 92,563 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,050 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 85,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 82,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,633 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,903 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,577 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,631 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 37,833 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,389 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 29,389 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,190 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 21,364 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 MXD is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

BG52 MXD is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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