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BL07 XSM

2007 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,528 mi
Last recorded54,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 XSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 54,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,452 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 49,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,137 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,461 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,803 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 43,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 42,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin coming adrift from box

Fail 27 Jun 2019 42,132 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin coming adrift from box

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp has condensation in side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 40,825 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp has condensation in side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,472 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 38,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp condensed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 35,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp condensed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level brake bulb inop

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

N/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,216 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 30,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,955 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,904 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,381 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 18,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 30 Jul 2010 15,041 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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BL07 XSM is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XSM, 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 XSM is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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