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AJ02 BNZ

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,544 mi
Last recorded120,544 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 120,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS/OS Front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 110,262 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,414 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 100,254 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill weak

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,123 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,216 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,645 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 87,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,918 miles

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

N/S/F tyre perished & cracking

N/S/R tyre perished & cracking

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

O/S/F tyre perished & cracking

O/S/R suspension bump stop missing

O/S/R tyre perished & cracking

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 79,695 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,280 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 69,280 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,537 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Corroded on Inner Edge

N/S/R Suspension Bump Stop Missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 56,806 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,836 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,791 miles

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

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AJ02 BNZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ02 BNZ, 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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AJ02 BNZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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