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BJ52 SZC

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,412 mi
Last recorded57,412 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 57,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 51,556 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 50,613 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 50,613 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,325 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,987 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,383 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,404 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,206 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,390 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,644 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 SZC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

BJ52 SZC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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