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BK52 UHL

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,936 mi
Last recorded79,936 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 UHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,936 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 79,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,727 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 74,727 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 70,061 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front moisture in lamp

Fail 31 Jan 2024 70,055 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front moisture in lamp

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,749 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 58,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 55,919 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 55,913 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,969 miles

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,244 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 48,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 44,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,738 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 38,738 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 34,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,532 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 32,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,374 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,136 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,574 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,221 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,367 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 10,174 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 UHL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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