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BK52 XER

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,563 mi
Last recorded34,563 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XER
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,563 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front spring close to chassis on lock to lock check

offside front tyre pershing

Fail 29 Sep 2015 34,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play in balljoint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front spring close to chassis on lock to lock check

offside front tyre pershing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,826 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 32,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,186 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,970 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,458 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,932 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,307 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 25,307 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,362 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,555 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 20,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 14,470 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 XER is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XER, 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 XER registered?

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

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