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BT07 GWU

2007 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,040 mi
Last recorded101,040 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 GWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 101,040 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 100,592 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,634 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 85,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

small oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,683 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 74,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,549 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,248 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 58,248 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 54,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,752 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,660 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 47,660 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,197 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 32,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,192 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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BT07 GWU is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT07 GWU, 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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BT07 GWU is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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