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BK57 ULB

2007 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

80,570 mi
Last recorded80,570 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 ULB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 80,570 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 79,692 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 79,690 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 72,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 65,379 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 65,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,870 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 60,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,178 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 55,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 46,020 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,873 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,727 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 21,727 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,478 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 17,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 13,742 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,308 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,265 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 9,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,958 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 7,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 6,115 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 ULB is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

BK57 ULB is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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