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BL56 UGX

2007 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,170 mi
Last recorded70,170 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 UGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 70,170 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 70,168 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 62,378 miles

Cannot inspect brakes thoroughly due to wheel design

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 62,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Cannot inspect brakes thoroughly due to wheel design

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 53,204 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,239 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 50,951 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 49,972 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 49,029 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,022 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,373 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,876 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,257 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and slight cracking to outer tread

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

lamba reading only just passed mot requirement

Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,888 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,290 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 16,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 12,565 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 UGX is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

BL56 UGX is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2007.

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