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BT02 BXL

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,171 mi
Last recorded100,171 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 BXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,171 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 100,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,933 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,177 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Satnav holder on windscreen

Windscreen wiperends split

Pass 19 Oct 2013 92,144 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 85,304 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,701 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 77,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 73,759 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 73,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,628 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,586 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 64,586 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,535 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 60,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 53,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,738 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 BXL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT02 BXL, 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 BXL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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