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BL56 GWD

2007 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,756 mi
Last recorded40,756 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 40,756 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 40,755 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 30,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 29,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,402 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 28,399 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust silencer strap. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 27,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 25,816 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 20,718 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 12,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 12,157 miles

Passenger air bag switched of time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2016 12,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Passenger air bag switched of time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 11,416 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 11,416 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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 7,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2012 7,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 7,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 5,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 5,078 miles

front wipers starting to split

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 GWD is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWD, 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 BL56 GWD registered?

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

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