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BT52 HND

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

51,857 mi
Last recorded51,857 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HND
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 51,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight outer wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 51,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight outer wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2025 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 50,692 miles

cooling fan noisy

Fail 15 Jul 2024 50,692 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

cooling fan noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2023 47,553 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 47,553 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 44,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 42,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 41,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 38,163 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 38,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 35,631 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 34,686 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 34,686 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer and corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,980 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2016 33,980 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2015 33,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,049 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,893 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 29,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,350 miles

All fitted tyres showing signs of cracking/perished.

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 28,350 miles

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

All fitted tyres showing signs of cracking/perished.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,479 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 26,417 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 26,417 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,255 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,189 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 20,384 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 HND is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HND, 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 HND registered?

BT52 HND is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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