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BU52 MWZ

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,177 mi
Last recorded133,177 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 133,177 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,308 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 119,308 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 111,270 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 111,267 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 102,020 miles

rear exhaust box correct

rear number plate fading

Fail 7 Sep 2015 102,020 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour near side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour off side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box correct

rear number plate fading

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,778 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,132 miles

all 4 tyres are low some only just passed mot on 1.6mm - recomend new tyres asap

drivers seatbelt not retracting properly

end of dipstick has broken off oil level seems ok recomend replacing

had trouble opening the boot

rear number plate is a bit poor

Fail 3 Sep 2013 86,132 miles

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

all 4 tyres are low some only just passed mot on 1.6mm - recomend new tyres asap

drivers seatbelt not retracting properly

end of dipstick has broken off oil level seems ok recomend replacing

had trouble opening the boot

rear brakes are making a noise suspect from shoes rubing on backing plate recomend checking & greasing

rear number plate is a bit poor

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,496 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,541 miles

slight play in off side front drop link

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,540 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 40,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

need to check tyres in aprox 1500mls some are on 3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,992 miles

need to check tyres in aprox 1500mls some are on 3mm

Fail 18 Sep 2007 32,938 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s wiper split †need to keep an eye on rear tyres o/s 3-4mm †n/s 3mm.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,938 miles

o/s wiper split †need to keep an eye on rear tyres o/s 3-4mm †n/s 3mm.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,090 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 17,688 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 MWZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MWZ, 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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BU52 MWZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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