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BR52 DMR

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,892 mi
Last recorded92,892 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR52 DMR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 92,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,153 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 81,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 80,158 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 76,812 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 75,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 72,388 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 69,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 67,473 miles

exhaust system has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2011 65,299 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops incomplete

Pass 6 May 2010 63,486 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops incomplete

Pass 27 May 2009 61,814 miles

rear supsension bump stops incomplete

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,861 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 59,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,491 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 45,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,336 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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BR52 DMR is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BR52 DMR, 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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BR52 DMR is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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