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BG52 SRY

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,340 mi
Last recorded170,340 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 SRY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 170,340 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 148,285 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 134,250 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 124,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 118,157 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 118,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deterioated but not blowing or insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2011 110,343 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 103,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,527 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 93,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,164 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 80,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,457 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 66,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,529 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)

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 SRY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

BG52 SRY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is BG52 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 SRY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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