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BN52 RZC

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,825 mi
Last recorded119,825 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 119,825 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2011 119,825 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2010 110,964 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 110,964 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 99,949 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2008 90,662 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 80,400 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn low

Fail 20 Nov 2007 80,394 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wiper blades spliting on ends

O/S/R Tyre worn low

Pass 13 Nov 2006 68,882 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 68,882 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 57,566 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 RZC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

BN52 RZC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BN52 RZC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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