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BN52 ZPE

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

171,846 mi
Last recorded171,846 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 171,846 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 163,592 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 159,169 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 156,915 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 147,827 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 147,801 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 140,190 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 140,190 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2019 133,119 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2018 123,563 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 123,541 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,048 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,964 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 50,962 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,366 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,585 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 47,585 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,618 miles

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,190 miles

all tyre sidewalls deteriorating

hi level stop light inoperative

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,358 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,739 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 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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