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BJ52 RYZ

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,745 mi
Last recorded130,745 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 RYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 130,745 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 130,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 129,735 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 129,731 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2014 128,375 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 128,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 126,924 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 119,950 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 107,818 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 95,266 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 82,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 82,173 miles

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,185 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 70,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,904 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,595 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 34,988 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 RYZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red 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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

BJ52 RYZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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