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BU52 MXG

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,557 mi
Last recorded88,557 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2012 88,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,557 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 88,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,488 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 80,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EXHAUST BACK BOX LEAKING AT JOINT [JUST PASSED EMISSIONS]

OFFSIDE FRONT HOSE NOT SECURE

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,704 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 70,704 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,697 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 62,697 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

KNOCKING IN STEERING

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,495 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 53,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,750 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,312 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 19,450 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 MXG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MXG, 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 BU52 MXG registered?

BU52 MXG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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