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BG52 OXR

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,844 mi
Last recorded81,844 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,844 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 81,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,677 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 73,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 71,824 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,062 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,640 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 66,838 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,393 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,490 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,307 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,941 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,323 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

backbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,151 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 39,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,108 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 31,105 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,879 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,550 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 15,239 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 OXR is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

BG52 OXR is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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