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BN52 XBK

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,586 mi
Last recorded143,586 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 143,586 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 142,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 142,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 141,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 139,431 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 137,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 135,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 132,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 125,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 119,968 miles

bonnet pull broke

Fail 12 Jun 2015 119,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet pull broke

Pass 28 May 2014 109,472 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Badly Corroded But Not Leaking Exhaust Gasses.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 100,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Badly Corroded But Not Leaking Exhaust Gasses.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 94,462 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 94,459 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,692 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,110 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 41,171 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,981 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 18,943 miles

silght spliting on both wiper blades

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 XBK is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 XBK registered?

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

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