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BJ57 GWW

2007 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

90,807 mi
Last recorded90,807 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 GWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 90,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 90,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 85,699 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 85,695 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,392 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 80,391 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction camera / air freshers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 72,965 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 68,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,693 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 63,693 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 56,411 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 56,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,755 miles

nsr tyre inner sidewall splitting

play in nsf drop link

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2018 53,751 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsr tyre inner sidewall splitting

play in nsf drop link

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,662 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2017 47,659 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,760 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 41,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,959 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall

Offside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall

drivers sun visor not returning to up position

Fail 19 Sep 2015 36,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine emission test failed (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall

Offside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall

drivers sun visor not returning to up position

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,200 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 28,200 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,885 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 23,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 19,456 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 19,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 14,499 miles

front wiper blades splitting on ends

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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BJ57 GWW is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 BJ57 GWW, 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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BJ57 GWW is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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