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BT02 JEO

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,151 mi
Last recorded100,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 JEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,151 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end gaiter has got two pin holes in it (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust rubber mounting not connected & not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 100,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen cracked over 40mm in the remainder of the swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit & split to inner cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust rubber mounting not connected & not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 91,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 88,478 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 86,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 84,556 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 82,267 miles

exhaust rear box corroded-not blowing

front brake pads appear low

Pass 26 May 2012 80,776 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin deteriorated. No leak of exhaust gas

Oil leak

Slight play in O/S steering arm

Fail 26 May 2012 80,776 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin deteriorated. No leak of exhaust gas

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

Oil leak

Slight play in O/S steering arm

Fail 13 May 2011 78,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 78,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,707 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 76,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,727 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,362 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,857 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 JEO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JEO, 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 JEO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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