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BT02 SVE

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,500 mi
Last recorded108,500 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 SVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 108,500 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 93,989 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 84,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,102 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 77,777 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 70,494 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,076 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 66,076 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,135 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 61,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,870 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 53,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,806 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 30,986 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 30,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 SVE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SVE, 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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What year was BT02 SVE registered?

BT02 SVE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BT02 SVE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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