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BJ57 OWO

2007 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,527 mi
Last recorded49,527 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 49,527 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 49,527 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,726 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 47,376 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 47,376 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 41,632 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C V Boot Starting To Deteriorate But Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Silencer Strap Corroded And Broken But Exhaust Still Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Peeling And Corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,551 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,193 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,677 miles

exhaust and brackets corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,879 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 19 Oct 2015 39,879 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,233 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking but not showing ply or cords

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,922 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,264 miles

advise front brake disc wear

Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,666 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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BJ57 OWO is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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