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BU52 MXE

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,057 mi
Last recorded94,057 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 94,057 miles

Front brake disc,s corroded.

Front windscreen cracked close to swept area.

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 94,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc,s corroded.

Front windscreen cracked close to swept area.

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 90,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 82,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,481 miles

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,099 miles

condensation nearside front indicator lens

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Oct 2013 74,097 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyre treads low

condensation nearside front indicator lens

offside front brake disc corroded

rear bumper missing and slight damage to bumper inlay / stiffener

rear wiper split

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,754 miles

both front brake disks pitted on inner faces

both indicator side repeaters losin orange tint

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges and tread getting low

condensation in both front headlights

nearside front indicator losing orange tint

nearside rear axle pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and getting low on tread

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Mar 2013 70,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake disks pitted on inner faces

both indicator side repeaters losin orange tint

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges and tread getting low

condensation in both front headlights

nearside front indicator losing orange tint

nearside rear axle pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and getting low on tread

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,629 miles

both rear tyres wearin g on inner edges

condensation offside front headlamp

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear outer tyre wall scrubbed

offside wiper smearing slightly

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 21 May 2010 47,955 miles

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

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

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

advise both front anti roll bar links

Pass 21 May 2010 47,955 miles

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

advise both front anti roll bar links

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,240 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 39,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,523 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 29 Sep 2007 28,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2006 21,095 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MXE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BU52 MXE, 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 MXE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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