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BG52 MYJ

2002 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,935 mi
Last recorded172,935 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 172,935 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 165,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 163,637 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 162,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 154,595 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 143,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 131,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 111,933 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 111,803 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 MYJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG52 MYJ registered?

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

Is BG52 MYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 MYJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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