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BU52 UFT

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,647 mi
Last recorded112,647 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material may require to attention (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive may require to attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust has slight corroded

n/s/f head light slight perished,may improving if polishing

Fail 3 Aug 2018 112,647 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material may require to attention (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive may require to attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust has slight corroded

n/s/f head light slight perished,may improving if polishing

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced may improving if polishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded may require to attention (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre on inner edge have screw,outer sidewall slightly perished,wearing worn.,may require to attention

Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 3mm perished/cracking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slighty leaking grease (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 99,249 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 3mm perished/cracking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slighty leaking grease (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,000 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,521 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,833 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2013 77,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 566,697 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 566,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,281 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 45,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,898 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 37,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,699 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 UFT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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