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BU52 MXN

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,457 mi
Last recorded153,457 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 153,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 135,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 135,697 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 115,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 108,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,605 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 104,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,456 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,819 miles

Offside Steering rackend has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,806 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

n/s/f suspension coil spring weak & touching inner wheel arch when suspension raised

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner & outer edge of tyre marked with yellow tyre chalk (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

n/s/f suspension coil spring weak & touching inner wheel arch when suspension raised

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner & outer edge marked with yellow tyre chalk

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,182 miles

Rear exhuast back box bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

Rear tyres cracking and perishing

all brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,396 miles

all brake pipes greased

exhaust back box corrosion

front brake discs corrosion and wear

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone front bushes splitting

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise on n/s/f strut top bearing when turned on full lock

Fail 23 Aug 2010 54,655 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,079 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 44,155 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,655 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,471 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 MXN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

BU52 MXN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 MXN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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