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BN52 KHM

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,417 mi
Last recorded135,417 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 KHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 135,417 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,840 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s and n/s lower suspension arms both bushes deteriated

slight play both front anti roll bar D bushes

slight play steering column universal joint

Fail 31 Oct 2016 121,840 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s and n/s lower suspension arms both bushes deteriated

slight play both front anti roll bar D bushes

slight play steering column universal joint

Pass 13 Oct 2015 114,906 miles

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

play in inner steering rack joints

slight play steering column u.j.

slight warp both front discs

Fail 13 Oct 2015 114,906 miles

slight warp both front discs

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

play in inner steering rack joints

slight play steering column u.j.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,663 miles

slight cracking both rear tyres

Fail 22 Oct 2014 108,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight cracking both rear tyres

Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 101,075 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 97,199 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 97,199 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,526 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,027 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 85,943 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 85,934 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F WIPER SPLIT

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED BECAUSE OF BRAKE BINDING

Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,945 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet release cable insecure

front wheel trims damaged

nearside front tyre wall damaged ( not through to cord )

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,940 miles

rear exhaust box det & outer skin not connected

Fail 23 Nov 2006 46,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,520 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 26,922 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 26,922 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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BN52 KHM is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 BN52 KHM, 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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BN52 KHM is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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