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BG52 PSZ

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,958 mi
Last recorded92,958 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 92,958 miles

GEARBOX NOISY..

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED..

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 91,230 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED..

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 91,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED..

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,077 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 89,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits EML CAME ON DURING TEST.. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EXHAUST CORRODED..

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,289 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 86,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 82,759 miles

Exhaust Corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 82,759 miles

Exhaust Corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,737 miles

Exhaust Corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 78,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Exhaust Corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,421 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES WORN AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,860 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,177 miles

Center stop lamp inop

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 64,177 miles

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

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

Center stop lamp inop

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,708 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 59,677 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,936 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,957 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 51,957 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,888 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread and side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,816 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 44,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,321 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,243 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 37,243 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,259 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 26,481 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 PSZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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