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BV52 NHG

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,793 mi
Last recorded116,793 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 NHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 116,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,622 miles

All 4 coils springs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 100,708 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 100,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,701 miles

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

damage to offside rear body work

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Sep 2013 95,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

damage to offside rear body work

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,817 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 74,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 74,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 66,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,131 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 24,542 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 NHG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NHG, 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 NHG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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