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BL02 DPV

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,167 mi
Last recorded83,167 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 83,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 78,406 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 78,406 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 76,058 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 73,475 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 69,594 miles

Nearside Rear shock slight oil leak

Fail 10 May 2021 69,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 63,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 60,460 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 57,782 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 55,881 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 55,824 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 53,192 miles

nearside & offside front inner tyre treads worn

Pass 17 May 2014 50,698 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 15 May 2014 50,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2013 47,659 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 44,456 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 44,456 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 40,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet release lever faulty,recommend attention

nearside front wiper blade splitting at ends,recommend enewal

Fail 25 May 2011 40,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet release lever faulty,recommend attention

nearside front wiper blade splitting at ends,recommend enewal

Pass 27 May 2010 37,175 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 37,175 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 33,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play to nearside steering rack arm

Fail 16 May 2009 33,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play to nearside steering rack arm

Pass 19 May 2008 28,424 miles

center brake light not working

knocking noise / movement present around steering wheel further inspection advised

near side rear tyre cracking on outer wall np ply/cord exposed at time of test replacement advised

off side rear v/ front tyres cracking on outer tread pattern

Pass 17 May 2007 24,359 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 19,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 17,258 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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BL02 DPV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BL02 DPV, 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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BL02 DPV is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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