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BG52 YCW

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,910 mi
Last recorded84,910 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,910 miles

engine light on

Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,910 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,846 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,846 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,061 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 65,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,704 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,693 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 62,693 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,424 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 57,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,461 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,779 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,970 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,600 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 30,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YCW is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

BG52 YCW is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is BG52 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 YCW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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