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BG57 MFY

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 MFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,766 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 99,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,974 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 88,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 56,892 miles

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

Front tyres are excessively worn on shoulders.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wipers effectiveness poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front drop link has play in a ball joint.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen wipers smear slightly. Worn blades &/or greasy screen

Fail 29 Aug 2014 39,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen wipers smear slightly. Worn blades &/or greasy screen

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,223 miles

All four tyres have age related perishing, MY2007

Fail 29 Aug 2013 32,223 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All four tyres have age related perishing, MY2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,608 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 22,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 17,600 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 MFY is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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