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BG57 LZM

2007 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,274 mi
Last recorded82,274 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 LZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 82,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 81,036 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,399 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,599 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 72,288 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 72,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,154 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,220 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 5,943 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket security

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,324 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 56,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,982 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,907 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 48,907 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,285 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 13,881 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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BG57 LZM is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG57 LZM, 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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BG57 LZM is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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