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BV52 CZB

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,978 mi
Last recorded82,978 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 CZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 82,978 miles

Backbox mounting braket broken exhaust still secure

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Front bumper insecure

Items in boot not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on both edges bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre feathered

Oil leak

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

Serpentine belt cracking

Pass 29 May 2015 82,978 miles

Backbox mounting braket broken exhaust still secure

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Front bumper insecure

Items in boot not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on both edges bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre feathered

Oil leak

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

Serpentine belt cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay missing

o/s/f coil spring very close to fowling inner wing

o/s/f tyre cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2014 74,437 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay missing

o/s/f coil spring very close to fowling inner wing

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2013 67,303 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 67,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,178 miles

o/s + n/s wiper blades starting to split at ends

o/s lower ball joint has play

Fail 14 Jun 2011 62,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s + n/s wiper blades starting to split at ends

o/s lower ball joint has play

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,595 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,710 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,446 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 27,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 CZB is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV52 CZB, 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 CZB registered?

BV52 CZB is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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