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BL56 GXJ

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,499 mi
Last recorded69,499 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 GXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 69,499 miles

General corrosion

Slight play in front joints

Fail 30 Jan 2021 69,499 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight play in front joints

Pass 3 Feb 2020 68,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 68,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 66,279 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 63,314 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,447 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 56,799 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 56,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,312 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 41,885 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 34,558 miles

Centre stop light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 34,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre stop light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 26,982 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 13,505 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 GXJ is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GXJ, 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 GXJ is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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