MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes covered in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear have protective grease (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185.60.15 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185.60.15 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive From driveshaft/transmission seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive From driveshaft/transmission seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
both rear bump stop rubbers missing
nearsidefront tyre has a nail in treads
offside rear tyre has a nail in treads
steering rack universal joint has slight play
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside front tyre sidewall perished
all tyre sidewalls deteriorating
hi level stop light inoperative
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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BN52 ZPE 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 79.2%.
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 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 ZPE, 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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BN52 ZPE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2002.
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