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BK52 KJZ

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,071 mi
Last recorded143,071 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 KJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 143,071 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 143,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,995 miles

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

Engine management warning light is on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 18 Nov 2016 137,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Engine management warning light is on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS - Set to correct level (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working PRS - New bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Nov 2015 124,381 miles

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of corresponding seat belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 112,171 miles

all rear seat head restraints missing

o/s and n/s rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 10 Nov 2014 112,171 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all rear seat head restraints missing

o/s and n/s rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 101,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Washer pipe is split. When washers are operated whilst bonnet is open, fluid squirts out. Washers operate normally when bonnet is closed

Fail 20 Nov 2013 101,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Washer pipe is split. When washers are operated whilst bonnet is open, fluid squirts out. Washers operate normally when bonnet is closed

Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 89,461 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,864 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,944 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 65,944 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,516 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 56,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,379 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 46,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,553 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 36,358 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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 KJZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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