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BW02 EEF

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,122 mi
Last recorded77,122 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 EEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2018 77,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,631 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 74,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,209 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Sep 2016 71,209 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,835 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,235 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 23 Sep 2013 57,235 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,243 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,042 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 51,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,811 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 47,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,692 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jun 2008 37,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 30,082 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,082 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,833 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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BW02 EEF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BW02 EEF, 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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BW02 EEF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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