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BT02 OMS

2002 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,345 mi
Last recorded83,345 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 83,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 76,962 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2017 76,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,529 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 74,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,914 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,256 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,749 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,586 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,834 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,901 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 37,046 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 37,046 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 32,097 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,686 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,636 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 OMS is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green 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 OMS, 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 OMS is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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