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BL56 GWA

2007 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,143 mi
Last recorded106,143 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 GWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 106,143 miles

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT LENS DAMAGED

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 106,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT LENS DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light cracked (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,000 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 81,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,859 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 73,859 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,508 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,483 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,027 miles

all four tyres cracked on side walls

both front tyres worn on inner edges 175/6514t

some niose from off side front top shock bearin

Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,621 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 42,621 miles

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,890 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 29,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 20,087 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,904 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 13,653 miles

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

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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BL56 GWA is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL56 GWA, 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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BL56 GWA is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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