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BJ52 JCZ

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,351 mi
Last recorded88,351 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 JCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,351 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 83,209 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,637 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,105 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,852 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,701 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 73,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 71,292 miles

O/s/f/wiper split

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,264 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 48,264 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,317 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 46,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 43,158 miles

slight bind at rear brakes

Fail 6 Nov 2006 43,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 42,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JCZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JCZ, 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 BJ52 JCZ registered?

BJ52 JCZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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