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BV52 JXE

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,943 mi
Last recorded61,943 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 JXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,943 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,006 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 58,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,361 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 51,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,786 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 41,552 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,280 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 36,279 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 JXE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

BV52 JXE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is BV52 JXE safe to buy?

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