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BJ52 SZE

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,081 mi
Last recorded142,081 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 142,081 miles

Both headlight lenses opaque

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing buckle ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Oct 2023 142,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing buckle ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 134,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 134,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 128,713 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 124,556 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 118,238 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 108,307 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 108,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 81,634 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 69,220 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 57,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,715 miles

middle and rear silencors poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2013 54,715 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

middle and rear silencors poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,399 miles

Centre and rear of exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,399 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre and rear of exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,332 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,770 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 44,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,564 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,551 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 SZE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SZE, 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 SZE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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