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BT02 AKU

2002 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,377 mi
Last recorded104,377 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 AKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,377 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both outter sills

Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,778 miles

Near side front wheel bearing, slight rumbling

coil spring corroded near side front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 91,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 83,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,612 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jan 2015 77,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,793 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 73,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,597 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,282 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust section in poor condition and support

Fail 22 Jun 2012 69,282 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust section in poor condition and support

Pass 20 May 2011 65,845 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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust back box deteriating

Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,354 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 42,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,213 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,420 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 22,420 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,175 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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BT02 AKU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT02 AKU, 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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BT02 AKU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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