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BU52 CZJ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

35,381 mi
Last recorded35,381 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 CZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 35,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 35,021 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 34,476 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 34,473 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 33,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,517 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 32,517 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,717 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 31,717 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,352 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,616 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Jun 2018 28,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,559 miles

Nearside Front brake binging slightly

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear of front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2017 26,559 miles

Nearside Front brake binging slightly

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear of front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 May 2016 25,305 miles

Both Rear Tyres Side Walls Perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 24,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2015 24,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 22,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 20,834 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 20,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 19,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 19,161 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 17,777 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 17,777 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 16,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 15,176 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,992 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 12,739 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 11,419 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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BU52 CZJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BU52 CZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 CZJ registered?

BU52 CZJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is BU52 CZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 CZJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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