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BV52 JXX

2002 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,847 mi
Last recorded87,847 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 JXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,847 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 87,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,255 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 75,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 69,175 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 69,172 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective lap belt. (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,528 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 60,525 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,865 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,071 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 51,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engin noise

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear engin mounting worn

rear wiper rubber missing

sub frame brace loose front

track

Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,547 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 49,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,179 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 47,179 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

unable to inspect front front brake pads

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,574 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,561 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,841 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,410 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 JXX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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