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BL57 HPU

2007 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,985 mi
Last recorded51,985 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 HPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 51,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2026 51,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 48,126 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 48,126 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s+o/s not working (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 45,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 45,793 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 45,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 45,178 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 45,178 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 43,787 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 43,787 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 42,856 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 42,856 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 40,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 37,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hilevel stoplight inoperative

Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hilevel stoplight inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,973 miles

advise service light on

Fail 30 Nov 2015 27,968 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 16,606 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 17,668 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 14,487 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 11,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HPU is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL57 HPU, 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 HPU is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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