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BT52 FSS

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,854 mi
Last recorded118,854 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 FSS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 118,854 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,447 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 108,447 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 102,787 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 93,134 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 93,134 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,615 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake inop

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eye level brake light inop

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,109 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 66,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,104 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 53,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,885 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 42,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,631 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 36,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,221 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 FSS is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FSS, 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 BT52 FSS registered?

BT52 FSS is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is BT52 FSS safe to buy?

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