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BK52 BHZ

2002 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,517 mi
Last recorded117,517 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 BHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 117,517 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,799 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 102,739 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both headlights poor image

rear exhaust box strap cracked and corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 93,689 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,513 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 29 Jul 2015 85,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,654 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,246 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,512 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 68,508 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,517 miles

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust rear box corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,792 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,845 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 24,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 18,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 12,661 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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BK52 BHZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK52 BHZ, 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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BK52 BHZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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