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BT56 COU

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,889 mi
Last recorded42,889 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 COU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 42,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear door and sill has damage, ./dented/ but still functions as intended

Fail 20 Nov 2025 42,889 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth new rubber fitted (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear door and sill has damage, ./dented/ but still functions as intended

Pass 15 Oct 2024 35,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 27,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 22,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Door Damaged

Nearside Side skirt damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 22,467 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Door Damaged

Nearside Side skirt damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 14,573 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 17,794 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 16,249 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 11,334 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 11,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 10,852 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 10,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 10,265 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 9,909 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 16,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 8,885 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 7,892 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 6,393 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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BT56 COU is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT56 COU, 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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What year was BT56 COU registered?

BT56 COU is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is BT56 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 COU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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