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BL57 CYX

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,400 mi
Last recorded84,400 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 CYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,400 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 84,400 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,669 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)

engine smokes slightly but clears when revs applied (emissions o k at test time)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 34,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)

engine smokes slightly but clears when revs applied (emissions o k at test time)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 52,793 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 52,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 48,737 miles

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 48,737 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 24 Nov 2012 44,225 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 44,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Nov 2011 36,839 miles

Hi-level brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,839 miles

Hi-level brake light not working

Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,344 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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BL57 CYX is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL57 CYX, 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 BL57 CYX registered?

BL57 CYX is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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