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BL02 NGX

2002 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,419 mi
Last recorded133,419 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 NGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 133,419 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 133,419 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal breaking away from disc (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 133,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement incorrectly fitted (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 122,901 miles

Cooling fan detached

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 122,901 miles

Cooling fan detached

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 122,571 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b)

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

Cooling fan detached

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 109,560 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 109,560 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight play o/s rack end , front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 99,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,485 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 97,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 90,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,230 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 76,229 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,283 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,954 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 52,954 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,332 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 NGX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in White 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 BL02 NGX, 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 NGX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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