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BJ52 WVZ

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,524 mi
Last recorded108,524 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 WVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,524 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 108,524 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,199 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,824 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 95,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,322 miles

Interior Drivers Door Handle Missing

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,294 miles

Drivers interior door grab handle missing

Fail 6 Mar 2012 82,294 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers interior door grab handle missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,055 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 69,055 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R brake disc inner face badly corroded & N/S/R inner face becoming corroded, neither adversely effecting operation.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 65,866 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 65,866 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,789 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 40,243 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 WVZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel 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 WVZ, 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 WVZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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