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BL57 FPG

2007 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,760 mi
Last recorded48,760 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 FPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,760 miles

Front pipe exhaust bracket corroded and cracked

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 45,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 45,506 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,330 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,446 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 32,383 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear eye level brake light inop

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,592 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 28,565 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres perished and cracking

front n/s outer tyre badly damaged

front tyres getting low on tread

rear exhaust box support bracket badly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,544 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 21,661 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 21,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,500 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 FPG is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL57 FPG, 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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BL57 FPG is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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