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BN52 ZSL

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,641 mi
Last recorded125,641 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 ZSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 125,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 119,653 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 192,110 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,507 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 95,840 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 95,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 85,839 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 85,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 75,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front headlight glass damp

Fail 19 Sep 2006 64,833 miles

Both wiper blades are starting to smear screen.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,833 miles

Both wiper blades are starting to smear screen.

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 ZSL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

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

Is BN52 ZSL safe to buy?

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