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BT52 UDW

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,037 mi
Last recorded112,037 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 112,037 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 112,033 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 103,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 103,040 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 98,204 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)

Fail 9 May 2017 98,204 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 94,036 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet release catch broken

nearside rear wheel binding on slightly

oil dipstick end broken

Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,450 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 75,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,124 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2013 64,081 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 64,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,606 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 54,040 miles

Exhaust Back Box Skin Corroded

Front Wipers Slight Smear

Power Steering Efficency Slightly Reduced

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 53,991 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust Back Box Skin Corroded

Front Wipers Slight Smear

Power Steering Efficency Slightly Reduced

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 50,189 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 50,155 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror glass missing

offside window not working

Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,182 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,429 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,714 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 UDW is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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