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BW02 GOU

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,227 mi
Last recorded63,227 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,756 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front by the abs pump, centre and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 59,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2016 523,823 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 52,823 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 41,215 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 51,213 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,046 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall

o/s/f wheel mud shield loose

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 31,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall

o/s/f wheel mud shield loose

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,709 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,972 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,026 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,777 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 12,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,718 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 GOU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BW02 GOU, 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 GOU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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