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BN52 NRV

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,183 mi
Last recorded49,183 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,183 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Upper stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Aug 2017 49,121 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure n/s/split (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Aug 2016 43,636 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2016 43,636 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,069 miles

both rear seat belts cannot be checked {child seats fitted}

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge .

Fail 20 Aug 2015 37,069 miles

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

both rear seat belts cannot be checked {child seats fitted}

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge .

Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,684 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,481 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 30,481 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,390 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 26,388 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,464 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,607 miles

both wipers small tears on ends

Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,000 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 NRV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN52 NRV, 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 NRV is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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