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BG52 UNB

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,651 mi
Last recorded64,651 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,651 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 64,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 57,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 49,945 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 49,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,773 miles

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

wiper blades splitting on ends

Fail 5 Feb 2008 37,832 miles

N/s wiper splitting.

N/s/front tyre lowish.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,832 miles

N/s wiper splitting.

N/s/front tyre lowish.

Fail 10 Jan 2007 28,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UNB is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG52 UNB registered?

BG52 UNB is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is BG52 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 UNB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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