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BJ52 DJE

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,415 mi
Last recorded66,415 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 DJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 66,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded.

Pass 28 Dec 2018 59,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

dipstick broken

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,238 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

oil not checked due to broken dipstick

Fail 18 Sep 2015 47,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

oil not checked due to broken dipstick

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,371 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 44,370 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,261 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 38,743 miles

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 24 Sep 2011 35,990 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 33,201 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 33,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,682 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 30,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,824 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 22,831 miles

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 28 Sep 2006 18,333 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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BJ52 DJE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ52 DJE, 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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BJ52 DJE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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