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BG52 PUO

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,999 mi
Last recorded100,999 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 PUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 100,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,166 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 88,466 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,534 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle/subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 85,482 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle/subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 81,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 81,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 77,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 73,708 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 73,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,081 miles

all front indicators fading

o/s/f headlamp has condensation

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 8 Nov 2016 63,014 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all front indicators fading

o/s/f headlamp has condensation

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 51,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 46,532 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 46,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,639 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 41,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,221 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,618 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,145 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,840 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,367 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 PUO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

BG52 PUO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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