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BJ57 OVW

2007 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,984 mi
Last recorded75,984 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,984 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,739 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 70,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,892 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to split at ends advise replace

Fail 14 Sep 2015 57,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front wiper blades starting to split at ends advise replace

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,070 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 34,459 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,814 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 27,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,464 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 28 Sep 2011 17,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 27 Sep 2010 11,709 miles

both front wiper blades split

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 OVW is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OVW, 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 BJ57 OVW registered?

BJ57 OVW is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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