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BJ52 KUP

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,044 mi
Last recorded84,044 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 84,044 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

service light on

Fail 30 Oct 2016 84,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

service light on

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 81,698 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Back Box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

back box clamp broken and loose

nsr and osr tyre cracking due to age

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,690 miles

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

back box clamp broken

Fail 5 Nov 2013 73,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

back box clamp broken

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,656 miles

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

back box badly corroded and bracket broken

Fail 24 Oct 2012 68,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

back box badly corroded and bracket broken

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,160 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 21 Oct 2010 51,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,897 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,813 miles

o/s and n/s wipers smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,703 miles

Oil leak

wet day/engine managment light on

Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,707 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 17,492 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 KUP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KUP, 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 KUP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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