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BN02 UYG

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,855 mi
Last recorded135,855 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 UYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 135,855 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 135,748 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 135,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 130,456 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 125,579 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 119,262 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 112,712 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)

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre split on tread surface, but no cords or structure exposed

Fail 28 Jan 2011 112,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre split on tread surface, but no cords or structure exposed

Pass 29 Jan 2010 108,588 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight movement in off side front steering rack arm.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 104,512 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side rear bump stop missing.

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight movement in both front steering rack arms.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 90,364 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 73,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,403 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,251 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 55,251 miles

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

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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BN02 UYG 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 BN02 UYG, 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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BN02 UYG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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