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BJ52 SZT

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,168 mi
Last recorded96,168 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,168 miles

high level brake light not working

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 96,132 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2015 81,789 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre has nail

oil leak

rear exhaust system back box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2015 81,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre has nail

oil leak

rear exhaust system back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,746 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 52,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,980 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 34,985 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,985 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,026 miles

tyres sidewalls cracking on outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,265 miles

both rear tyres surface cracks side walls

Fail 16 Dec 2008 24,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both front wipers starting to split

both rear tyres surface cracks side walls

Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,756 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 SZT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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