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BJ52 EYT

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,040 mi
Last recorded78,040 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,595 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,906 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 70,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,642 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,412 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,074 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,503 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,503 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,547 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 54,547 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

cross member at front rubbing on engine stabilizer

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,831 miles

Front disc's corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 53,831 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front disc's corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 53,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads appear low

front tyres wearing on edges

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,144 miles

front brake discs worn/corroding on edges

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2008 44,194 miles

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

front brake discs worn/corroding on edges

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,186 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,250 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 29,250 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 21,870 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 EYT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ52 EYT, 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 EYT is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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