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BV52 JYR

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,429 mi
Last recorded36,429 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 36,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

air - con pipes rubbing on dive belt

engine oil leak sump area

poor pattern on both headlights

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 May 2021 35,379 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 35,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear and o/s/f tyres starting to crack

o/s/r tyre tyre has slice on outer wall

Pass 19 Jun 2020 34,554 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,905 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 30,905 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre, small cracks in tyre tread.

offside and nearside rear tyres, small cracks in tyre tread.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 29,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre, small cracks in tyre tread.

offside and nearside rear tyres, small cracks in tyre tread.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,352 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 24,922 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,180 miles

rear nearside tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2013 22,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear nearside tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,424 miles

Air bag light on

Both repeater lights slightly discoloured

Rear centre light not working

Wiper switch will soon need attention

Fail 7 Sep 2012 19,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Air bag light on

Both repeater lights slightly discoloured

Rear centre light not working

Wiper switch will soon need attention

Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,576 miles

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

both front tyres are perished

both rear tyres are very perished

front offside anti-roll bar link rod dust cover is split

wiper switch may soon need attention

Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,094 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing on outer sidewalls

front brake pads may be worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 8,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 4,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 2,682 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 JYR is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 JYR, 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 JYR is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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