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BG52 XTA

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2025 98,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not adjusting down (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both exhaust boxes corroding away

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearing excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 87,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 75,247 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 64,269 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,939 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,099 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,190 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,209 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,200 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 56,200 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,087 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,810 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,367 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,671 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,540 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,054 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,394 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,937 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,089 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 16,696 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 XTA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

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

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