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BN52 XBT

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,000 mi
Last recorded117,000 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 XBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 117,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,855 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge close to cords adv replacement

Fail 2 Feb 2016 111,740 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating very dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear childseat

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn inner edge close to cords adv replacement

Pass 2 Feb 2015 103,702 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 103,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 96,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,422 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 88,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

pattern poor n/s headlamp dip beam

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,392 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 80,392 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 73,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 73,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust rear silencer badly rusted not blowing at time off test

Fail 20 Jan 2010 62,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust rear silencer badly rusted not blowing at time off test

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 53,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,362 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,728 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,892 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 XBT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

BN52 XBT is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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