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BJ52 WVL

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,823 mi
Last recorded130,823 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 WVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 130,823 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf osf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 127,670 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf osf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 127,670 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf osf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 114,463 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 4 May 2018 104,976 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 100,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,868 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Intermittant fault on air bag light circuit.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn and cracked on inner edge, would advise replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,584 miles

O/s dipped beam on lower limit possible adjuster fault? would advise replacement be fitted.

Reversing light not working

Fail 8 Apr 2014 89,584 miles

O/s dipped beam on lower limit possible adjuster fault? would advise replacement be fitted.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Reversing light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2013 84,461 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2013 84,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,497 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,403 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 57,403 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,301 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 49,301 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 33,220 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 WVL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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