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BG52 PSX

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,269 mi
Last recorded79,269 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 PSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,269 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 79,265 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,168 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,656 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 66,656 miles

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,097 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 60,097 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,260 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 30 Jul 2010 54,260 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

off side front wiper blade juddering

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,288 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,644 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on outside wall

Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,632 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,920 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,158 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 PSX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PSX, 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 PSX registered?

BG52 PSX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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