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BL02 SSO

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,383 mi
Last recorded79,383 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 SSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,074 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 74,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,262 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,703 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,179 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,841 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 SSO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SSO, 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 SSO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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