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BU52 UXH

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

180,645 mi
Last recorded180,645 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 180,645 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 180,645 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 174,869 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r/ tyre perished

Fail 15 Nov 2014 174,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r/ tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 169,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 168,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 161,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 146,416 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 146,416 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 131,844 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing recomend renewal

metal brake pipes to nearside rear and offside rear flexi brake hoses becoming rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2010 131,844 miles

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing recomend renewal

metal brake pipes to nearside rear and offside rear flexi brake hoses becoming rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2009 118,627 miles

bad oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Aug 2009 118,626 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bad oil leak from engine

front brake pads appear low /discs poor

Pass 21 Aug 2008 105,251 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2008 105,250 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2007 90,439 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 90,438 miles

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

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

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

windscreen zone B chipped near to legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,974 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 56,265 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN NEAR TO LEGAL LIMIT

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

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