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BN52 VNT

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,805 mi
Last recorded53,805 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 53,805 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,590 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 50,584 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,048 miles

EML warning light illuminated.

Offside rear tyre, nail in tread.

Oil leak.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,851 miles

Dipstick broken.

Offside front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge.

Severe oil leakage on engine.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 44,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Dipstick broken.

Offside front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge.

Severe oil leakage on engine.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,886 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 41,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre stop lamp is not working

front bumper is slightly damaged

nearside front wing is slightly damaged

offside front wing is slightly damaged

rear bumper is slightly damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre stop lamp is not working

front bumper is damaged

nearside front wing is damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,513 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,771 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,615 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,519 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 16,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 11,854 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 VNT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

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

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