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BP02 ZVT

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,939 mi
Last recorded152,939 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 ZVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 152,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipe covered with sealent

Pass 10 May 2016 141,829 miles

bonnet safety catch faulty

Fail 9 May 2016 141,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

Pass 8 May 2015 129,161 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 129,153 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 119,355 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 119,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 111,320 miles

Minor cracking on offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,676 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 98,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,988 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 86,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2010 75,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,420 miles

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

full inspection of offside and nearside rear seatbelts not possible due to fitment of child seats

Fail 26 Oct 2009 71,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

full inspection of offside and nearside rear seatbelts not possible due to fitment of child seats

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,901 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 59,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 52,714 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 52,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,202 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 ZVT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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