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BP02 EGZ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,368 mi
Last recorded101,368 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 EGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 101,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 101,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Near and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,872 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 87,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,854 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 85,342 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 85,342 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,204 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,009 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,602 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,143 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 40,804 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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BP02 EGZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP02 EGZ, 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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BP02 EGZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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