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BP02 OBH

2002 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,466 mi
Last recorded44,466 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 OBH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2018 44,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

oil filler cap missing

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,085 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking and perished on side walls.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 35,684 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

corrosion to exhaust,suspension coil springs and brake pipes.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,288 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 30 Jul 2015 32,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

high level brake light inop

Fail 1 Jul 2015 32,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wiper blades poor

engine oil dip stick broken

exhaust system corroded

non-obligatory high level stop light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,244 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 30,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres rubber has started to crack

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,364 miles

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

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

both rear tyres rubber has started to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,073 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 27,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,600 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,066 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,584 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 22,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,043 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 19,258 miles

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

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

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 OBH is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BP02 OBH, 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 OBH is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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