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BL57 ONB

2007 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,214 mi
Last recorded162,214 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ONB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 162,214 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 153,982 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 153,982 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 142,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 132,798 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 132,792 miles

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,240 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 101,174 miles

both front tyres worn on iner

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,767 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 69,767 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 69,761 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs are excessively worn

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

exhaust rear silencer mounting strap is corroded/broken, but is not causing exhaust to be insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,833 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 56,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,367 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 45,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,230 miles

Oil leak

air bag lighr on

Fail 9 Nov 2010 33,230 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

air bag lighr on

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 ONB is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ONB, 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 ONB is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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