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BK52 DBY

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,515 mi
Last recorded123,515 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 DBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 123,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 123,513 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 118,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,681 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,174 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 99,168 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,690 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 79,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,978 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,038 miles

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

offside indicator doesn,t cancel

Fail 8 Oct 2013 61,038 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside indicator doesn,t cancel

Fail 17 Oct 2011 57,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,745 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,584 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 45,582 miles

Front wipers poor

No bonnet stay

Rear wiper split

rear number plate poor

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 33,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,647 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 DBY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DBY, 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 DBY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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