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BJ52 KFX

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

53,224 mi
Last recorded53,224 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 KFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,224 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front top strut mount sticky

Fail 12 Jan 2015 53,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front top strut mount sticky

Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,760 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 42,760 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 12 Aug 2013 42,655 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,563 miles

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

front brake discs excessively corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 38,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,899 miles

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

rear tyres badly perished

Fail 13 Sep 2011 34,897 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,552 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 30,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,221 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 27,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,871 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,795 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 KFX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BJ52 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

BJ52 KFX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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