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BJ52 KGY

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,813 mi
Last recorded173,813 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 KGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2017 173,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 158,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 6 Apr 2016 157,229 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 144,574 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 134,760 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 134,547 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,938 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 109,813 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 109,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,237 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 99,236 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 88,953 miles

rear exhaust mounting getting weak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,132 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,594 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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 69,176 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 69,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front fog lamp lens broken and fog lamp not working.

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

Rear brake discs lightly corroding.

Fail 12 Oct 2005 59,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 59,377 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 KGY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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