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BG57 LJY

2007 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,178 mi
Last recorded97,178 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 LJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 97,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt drivers belt slow in retraction. ()

Fail 18 Aug 2018 97,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt drivers belt slow in retraction. ()

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,195 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,691 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 83,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,424 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 78,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,454 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,104 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,389 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 38,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre 2.6mm low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre 2.9mm

o/s/f tyre 2.7mm smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2.7mm

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,109 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2.6mm low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre 2.9mm

o/s/f tyre 2.7mm smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2.7mm

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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BG57 LJY is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BG57 LJY, 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 BG57 LJY registered?

BG57 LJY is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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