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BG52 SUV

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,564 mi
Last recorded74,564 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 SUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 74,564 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 70,670 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,133 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to ;limit

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

slight play in both front droplinks

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,665 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 60,189 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 60,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,153 miles

Oil leak

rear exhast box poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2014 55,153 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhast box poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,714 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Feb 2013 47,714 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,645 miles

nearside front outer door handle incomplete

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,912 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,832 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,538 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,758 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,670 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,325 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 SUV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SUV, 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 SUV registered?

BG52 SUV is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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