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BJ52 FYC

2002 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,138 mi
Last recorded60,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 60,138 miles

High level brake light doesn't work .

Pass 11 Nov 2017 59,078 miles

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

High level brake light doesn't work.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2017 59,078 miles

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

High level brake light doesn't work.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 42,798 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn unevenly on inside edges.

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,067 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 38,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 36,473 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,319 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 35,319 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,666 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,903 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,105 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 11,906 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 FYC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FYC, 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 FYC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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