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BG52 XON

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,920 mi
Last recorded70,920 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XON
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,920 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 70,918 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

center and rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessivly corroded.Ok at time of test.

coolant level low.

engine has a oil leak.

engine light on.

eye line brake light not working.

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

offside rear bump stop missing.

rear exhaust mount broken.Exhaust secure at time of test.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 64,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

center and rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessivly corroded.Ok at time of test.

coolant level low.

engine has a oil leak.

engine light on.

eye line brake light not working.

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

offside rear bump stop missing.

rear exhaust mount broken.Exhaust secure at time of test.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,370 miles

Bonnet stay catch broken

Engine managment light on

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

Outer shield loose on mid and back box

Fail 20 Sep 2012 63,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonnet stay catch broken

Engine managment light on

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

Outer shield loose on mid and back box

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,427 miles

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

front disc pads low?

n/s rear tyre sidewall worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 53,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front disc pads low?

n/s rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,724 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 49,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,106 miles

All Wiper Blades Torn

Bonnet Release Cable Adrift

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S Headlamp Condensation

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 44,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All Wiper Blades Torn

Bonnet Release Cable Adrift

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S Headlamp Condensation

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 8 Nov 2007 42,121 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 42,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,671 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 XON is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XON, 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 XON is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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