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BK57 HVZ

2007 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,370 mi
Last recorded103,370 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 HVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 103,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,053 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 94,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 75,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,295 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a slight lump over the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,963 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 58,963 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 25 Oct 2017 52,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,053 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 45,051 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,238 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,964 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 30,635 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 May 2013 30,635 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2012 26,447 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 May 2012 26,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2011 22,530 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 22,530 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,673 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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BK57 HVZ is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK57 HVZ, 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 BK57 HVZ registered?

BK57 HVZ is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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