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BV52 JYP

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

88,661 mi
Last recorded88,661 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 88,661 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 88,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 86,673 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 86,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog u/s

Nearside door mirror lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,027 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog u/s

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads over small area *strong advise * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door mirror lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,190 miles

Exhaust centre box slightly damage but not affecting emissions or security

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 77,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,727 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 76,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,815 miles

n/s/f ball joint has slight play

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

slight play in o/s/f

Fail 4 Jan 2017 74,805 miles

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f ball joint has slight play

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

slight play in o/s/f

Pass 24 May 2016 67,161 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges no plys or cords on show at time of test

Exhaust system poor

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2015 51,596 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,007 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,311 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,822 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 39,821 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,860 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,330 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 33,330 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,927 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,973 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 9,985 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 9,985 miles

o/s/front anti roll bar link is starting to wear.

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 JYP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 JYP, 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 JYP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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