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BV52 BUA

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

71,546 mi
Last recorded71,546 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 71,546 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 71,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 69,822 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,163 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,980 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 68,559 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,022 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,190 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,957 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,271 miles

osr nsr bump stops missing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,174 miles

osr nsr bump stops missing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,474 miles

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

osr nsr bump stops missing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,715 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,841 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,441 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,153 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,223 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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BV52 BUA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BV52 BUA, 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 BV52 BUA registered?

BV52 BUA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is BV52 BUA safe to buy?

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