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BN52 ZTE

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,733 mi
Last recorded201,733 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 ZTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 201,733 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 198,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 197,571 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 197,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 197,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

middle and rear exhaust boxes deteriated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 192,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 186,046 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)

rear exhaust box outer cover correded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 186,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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)

rear exhaust box outer cover correded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 169,261 miles

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front steering arms have slight play in them

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2014 169,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front steering arms have slight play in them

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,459 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2012 62,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Jan 2011 56,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking spliting

Fail 3 Feb 2010 50,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet stay clip missing

dipstick broken

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,686 miles

bonnet stay clip missing

dipstick broken

offside front fog lamp broken

Fail 25 Nov 2008 44,564 miles

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

Nearside front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,564 miles

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

Nearside front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,724 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 35,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation in offside front headlamp

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,621 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 ZTE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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