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BT02 NKC

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,576 mi
Last recorded95,576 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 NKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 95,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working on lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail bearing seized and not rotating (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ lowest point and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,328 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion starting o/s and n/s rear outer sills

Fail 23 Mar 2018 88,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion starting o/s and n/s rear outer sills

Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,647 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 79,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,121 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,228 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,012 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 60,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,767 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,367 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,255 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,829 miles

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

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,730 miles

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

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 NKC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NKC, 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 NKC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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