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BJ52 SZG

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,270 mi
Last recorded126,270 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 SZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 126,270 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 114,279 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2011 102,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,983 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,658 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 78,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,050 miles

water in n/s/f headlamp / front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2008 62,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

water in n/s/f headlamp / front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,067 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 46,067 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,196 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 SZG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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