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BL56 GWG

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,901 mi
Last recorded88,901 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 GWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,901 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 86,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 84,483 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 84,483 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both side bulbs wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 82,575 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both will need polishing soon. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 82,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both will need polishing soon. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 80,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,704 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,347 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,240 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 66,240 miles

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

osf tyre cut inner wall no cords

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,825 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,866 miles

osf tyre on limit edge, nsf tyre cracks on sidewall, rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both side front wheel arch under tray damaged

some wear in front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,783 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 31,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,678 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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BL56 GWG is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

BL56 GWG is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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