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BL02 TEV

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,044 mi
Last recorded126,044 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 TEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 126,044 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 126,038 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lense missing (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fittment (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,611 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 103,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 87,234 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 87,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 70,492 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,768 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 58,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,542 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,539 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,861 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 41,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,865 miles

advise rear wiper split

Fail 27 Aug 2008 34,865 miles

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

advise rear wiper split

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,222 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 29,222 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,261 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 18,746 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 18,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TEV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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