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BT56 DSZ

2007 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,621 mi
Last recorded155,621 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 DSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2020 155,621 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2020 155,621 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 152,812 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 152,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 148,366 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 148,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 143,134 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 140,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 7 Nov 2016 140,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Nov 2015 137,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 133,385 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 122,444 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 113,457 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 101,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 94,050 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 DSZ is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

BT56 DSZ is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2007.

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