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BK52 XCV

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,001 mi
Last recorded86,001 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,001 miles

Both front tyres edges worn low and perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Mar 2024 86,001 miles

Both front tyres edges worn low and perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 84,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens damp

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 7 Aug 2021 83,023 miles

slight blow 1st and rear joint

electric steering heavy slightly notchy

engine damp with oil

Nearside Front coil spring corroded, lower part of spring in a sleeve

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge on limit perished inner edge

Offside Front tyre I perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,865 miles

Engine Damp

Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Inner And Outer Edge Wearing And Perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Slight Exhaust Blow

Fail 4 Aug 2020 81,865 miles

Engine Damp

Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Inner And Outer Edge Wearing And Perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight Exhaust Blow

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cut and perished in tread area

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge/ sidewall on legal limit

Offside Rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cut and perished in tread area

Nearside Rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge/ sidewall on legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,582 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 79,582 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 76,507 miles

centre box slight blow. n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,792 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Fail 21 Apr 2016 72,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

centre exhaust box deteriorated slight blow

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhaust box damaged slight blow

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 3 May 2014 63,187 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,935 miles

chip in screen

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2013 57,935 miles

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

chip in screen

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2012 52,515 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer outer casing corrodded away and badly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,068 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 50,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2010 47,196 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2010 47,196 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 44,174 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2008 39,657 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,723 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 34,604 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,027 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 XCV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XCV, 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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What year was BK52 XCV registered?

BK52 XCV is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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