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BP02 XYY

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,418 mi
Last recorded159,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 XYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 159,418 miles

air bag light on

backbox outer skin peeling

backbox support ring corroded / broken

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre on wear markers

Pass 16 Jan 2013 148,480 miles

airbag light on

Fail 15 Jan 2013 148,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

airbag light on

Fail 28 Dec 2012 148,477 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag lamp on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2011 130,369 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 130,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Would advise replacing front brake discs and pads as they are in poor condtion and worn

Pass 10 Jul 2010 102,552 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 102,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,986 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 85,937 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 65,784 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 53,853 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,589 miles

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

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 XYY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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