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BG57 MFX

2007 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,421 mi
Last recorded85,421 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 MFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 85,421 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 85,400 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,887 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 76,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend inspection & replacement if necessary asap ()

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

near side front tyre swapped to near side rear

Fail 9 Jun 2017 64,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend inspection & replacement if necessary asap ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 49,916 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack joint worn/slight play

Offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,346 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,022 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 27,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,963 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 15,286 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall rubbed

Pass 28 Oct 2010 10,316 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 MFX is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MFX, 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 MFX is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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