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BJ52 OJF

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,457 mi
Last recorded60,457 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 OJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,457 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 60,449 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust box mount corroded (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,121 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2016 57,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,327 miles

165/70/14 tyres fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 50,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

165/70/14 tyres fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,300 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,412 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 29,214 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 29,214 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 22,822 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 17,061 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,425 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 14,778 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 12,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,007 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 OJF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJF, 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 OJF registered?

BJ52 OJF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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