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BT02 BXC

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,023 mi
Last recorded50,023 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 BXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 50,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2025 50,023 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 47,144 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 45,296 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 43,586 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,236 miles

Offside Rear brake lower reading

Pass 29 Jun 2020 39,026 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 39,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,842 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 35,310 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 35,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 33,140 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 33,136 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,775 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 22,836 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,637 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,561 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 22,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 21,450 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 20,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,327 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 BXC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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