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BK52 DFN

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,172 mi
Last recorded143,172 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 143,172 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear through clamps (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 140,332 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corrosion

Rear exhaust corroded at join of Center section

Pass 26 Oct 2017 137,791 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Wiper blade started to split

Fail 18 Oct 2017 137,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Wiper blade started to split

Pass 27 Oct 2016 135,135 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 135,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Plus very low (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,785 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 124,785 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,167 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 114,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 105,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,749 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 96,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,786 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 77,746 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 87,036 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 67,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,298 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 36,373 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 DFN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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