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BG56 OBU

2007 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,400 mi
Last recorded79,400 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 OBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,400 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 79,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,211 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 17,617 miles

Center rear brake light not working

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

Offside rear light lense cracked

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 69,582 miles

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

centre brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 64,405 miles

Drivers seat belt stiching slightly frayed

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear center brake light not working

Fail 18 May 2015 64,405 miles

Drivers seat belt stiching slightly frayed

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear center brake light not working

Fail 18 Jun 2014 57,221 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,221 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,370 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,384 miles

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

Oil leak

advise both front tyres on 2mm and sidewall showing signs of cracking.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,907 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 26,550 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and scored

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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BG56 OBU is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,519 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 BG56 OBU, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG56 OBU registered?

BG56 OBU is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 January 2007.

Is BG56 OBU safe to buy?

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