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BT52 BUB

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,961 mi
Last recorded148,961 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 BUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 148,961 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 8 Nov 2014 148,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear bump stops missing

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 31 Oct 2013 144,441 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing slighly noisey

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 144,393 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S/R wheel bearing slighly noisey

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 137,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in engine stabalizer bar/bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2011 124,454 miles

bottom of fuel tank damp with diesel,no fuel leakage found during MOT test

slight play engine stabalizer bar/bushes

Fail 20 Oct 2011 124,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,727 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 112,720 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 102,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 97,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 83,872 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,599 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 61,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 41,388 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 BUB is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT52 BUB, 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 BUB is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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