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BP07 BZJ

2007 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,564 mi
Last recorded126,564 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 BZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 126,564 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2023 122,690 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 122,690 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 120,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 114,017 miles

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

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

backbox is corroded

slight blow between the middle and back sections

Pass 9 Apr 2018 105,653 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 105,653 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,515 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on inner and outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside wipers slghtly smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2016 87,859 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 78,990 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers smear

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,877 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 68,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 56,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 43,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside/nearside front and rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,190 miles

offside/nearside front and rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,614 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,890 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 17,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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BP07 BZJ is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BP07 BZJ, 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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BP07 BZJ is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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