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BG52 XST

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,284 mi
Last recorded73,284 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing cracking NSF very bad tread starting to lift

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,343 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 71,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,121 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 66,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 64,582 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 62,003 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 55,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,195 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 40,667 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,530 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 34,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Air-bag warning light on.

N/s rear - Nail in tread.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 19,256 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades split.

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 XST is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

BG52 XST is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is BG52 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 XST shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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