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BT02 WVG

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,193 mi
Last recorded126,193 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 WVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,193 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sills corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, Cracked & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 126,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sills corroded.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, Cracked & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 123,183 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 123,183 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 123,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator thermostat housing ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

clutch high

Pass 8 Aug 2018 120,321 miles

Stone chip in zone A

Brake hose slightly twisted Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

O/S/R Tyre perished

Slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2018 120,315 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 112,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,091 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,094 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 104,094 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,809 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,562 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 85,562 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,239 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 80,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,815 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

cooling fan noisy

Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,216 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,947 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 48,931 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,087 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 40,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,732 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 WVG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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