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BL57 MVD

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,915 mi
Last recorded34,915 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 34,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 34,908 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 34,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 34,462 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 31,554 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 31,554 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 29,269 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 27,845 miles

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

Nearside sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Dec 2020 25,894 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 25,270 miles

Offside c/v boot leaking grease

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both n/s tyres cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2019 25,270 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside c/v boot leaking grease

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both n/s tyres cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2018 24,313 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2018 24,313 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 23,316 miles

Offside Rear tyre CRACKING

Pass 21 Dec 2016 22,056 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 22,056 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 21,067 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 13,826 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 10,565 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 9,153 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 7,885 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 5,835 miles

o/s/f wiper blades split on ends

Fail 16 Dec 2010 5,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wiper blades split on ends

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 MVD is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MVD, 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 MVD is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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