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BN52 NWS

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,337 mi
Last recorded191,337 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 191,337 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 182,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 170,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 155,613 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 155,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

front off side door does not open fully for a human to step outside or inside the vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2010 140,517 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 140,442 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 128,016 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 94,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,321 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 73,715 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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 NWS is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

BN52 NWS is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BN52 NWS safe to buy?

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