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BT52 ABF

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,327 mi
Last recorded161,327 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ABF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 161,327 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear service brake has slight binding

Fail 8 Aug 2018 161,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 153,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 144,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 135,003 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 121,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

water cap missimg

Fail 31 May 2013 121,674 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 121,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

condensation in offside headlamp

engine coolant cap missing

nearside front tyre perished and close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,516 miles

centre rear brake light not working

front anti roll bar links worn

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre was low on presure

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s head light misted

rear exhaust box corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 1 Mar 2012 104,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

centre rear brake light not working

front anti roll bar links worn

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre was low on presure

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s head light misted

rear exhaust box corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,543 miles

front tyres and n/s/r tyre low on tread. o/s headlamp has water in it.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 92,543 miles

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

front tyres and n/s/r tyre low on tread. o/s headlamp has water in it.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,355 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 78,109 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,898 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,471 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 46,330 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,666 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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BT52 ABF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT52 ABF, 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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BT52 ABF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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