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BJ57 XRC

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,652 mi
Last recorded115,652 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 XRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 115,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 109,201 miles

corrosion rear inner sills

Fail 20 Feb 2024 109,194 miles

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

corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,795 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,359 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,766 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 85,947 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,272 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,549 miles

Front tyres age cracking

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 71,428 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres age cracking

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,089 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,442 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 53,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 44,272 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 34,713 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and loose

Fail 3 Feb 2014 34,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and loose

Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 17,775 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and split

Offside front tyre perished and split

Offside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,637 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,245 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 XRC is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XRC, 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 XRC is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 October 2007.

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