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BP02 ZWU

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,954 mi
Last recorded140,954 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 ZWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2019 140,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 135,264 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 128,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 123,857 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 119,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 103,788 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 103,784 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 97,693 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 93,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 89,484 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 85,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 73,692 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 73,692 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 58,651 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 45,532 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 ZWU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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