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BJ52 OJL

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,511 mi
Last recorded23,511 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 OJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 23,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 22,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 22,730 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched re-alligned hose by pulling it through grommet (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 22,231 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 21,942 miles

vehicle overheated after emissions test, the fan doesn't appear to be working

Pass 30 Sep 2021 21,049 miles

Engine temp gauge in red section, please check for overheating.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 20,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 20,165 miles

engine overheating. temp gauge going into red. advise investigation

Pass 27 Sep 2018 19,595 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides have age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 19,098 miles

Offside Front cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,586 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 18,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit PLUS CRACKS ALL 4 TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,550 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 16,620 miles

most off the steel brake pipes under body are covered with something

the 4 tyres on the car are starting to show sign off ageing as in craking up

Fail 16 Oct 2012 15,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,532 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 13,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,927 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 11,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,485 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 9,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 7,678 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 OJL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OJL, 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 OJL registered?

BJ52 OJL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ52 OJL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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