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BN52 NVJ

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,431 mi
Last recorded81,431 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,431 miles

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

advise rear silencer

Fail 26 Oct 2015 81,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise rear silencer

Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust sheild very rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,500 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2013 67,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s rear hub looks damp

o/s rear tyre worn

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,053 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,385 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 51,385 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,946 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 45,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,140 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)

Fail 17 May 2008 33,563 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 33,563 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 29,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 25,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 20,835 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 NVJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NVJ, 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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What year was BN52 NVJ registered?

BN52 NVJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is BN52 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 NVJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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