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BL07 XSJ

2007 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,178 mi
Last recorded63,178 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 XSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 63,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 62,650 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 61,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,496 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 49,934 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 49,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 42,077 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front both tyres worn uneven

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,164 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 35,149 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 33,741 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 33,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm. and worn on inner edges badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm. and worn on inner edges badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 31,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2018 31,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 30,396 miles

Front wipers worn but still allowing sufficient vision

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Oct 2017 30,396 miles

Front wipers worn but still allowing sufficient vision

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,552 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,083 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,972 miles

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,454 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 22,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

service light on (over by 2800 miles)

Pass 3 May 2011 21,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 21,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 19,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BL07 XSJ is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BL07 XSJ, 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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BL07 XSJ is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2007.

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