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BL56 UED

2007 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,460 mi
Last recorded110,460 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 UED
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 110,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing correded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,653 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,065 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 94,613 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 94,613 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 93,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,611 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lense split but taped over

Rear silencer starting to split

Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,186 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 70,186 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,821 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,584 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,902 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,588 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 UED is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UED, 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 UED is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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