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BL56 WLF

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,230 mi
Last recorded108,230 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 108,230 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern / no light output (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill by rear axel mount / rear seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed hinge / stay seized will not fully open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords/ also perished / splits in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated light output reduced

Pass 20 Oct 2023 102,477 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 98,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,500 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 94,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 92,411 miles

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

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

bump stops missing

Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,607 miles

Drivers seatbelt fluffing at edges

O/side number plate lamp not working

Rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 3 Oct 2019 89,607 miles

Drivers seatbelt fluffing at edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

O/side number plate lamp not working

Rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,363 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 3 Oct 2018 82,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre close to limit

Rear Bump stops missing

Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,762 miles

Front Brake discs scored and wear lipped around edge

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,065 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 9 Oct 2015 52,046 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,035 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 43,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,888 miles

o/rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2013 38,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 38,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,678 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 26,594 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 17,940 miles

rear wiper blade 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 WLF is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLF, 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 WLF is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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