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BT56 VLM

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,488 mi
Last recorded63,488 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 63,488 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 63,477 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 57,453 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,876 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 56,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,699 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 10 Feb 2021 55,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,345 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,617 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 42,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,939 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 32,017 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 27,981 miles

FRONT DISC SLIGHT LIP

Pass 4 Feb 2013 23,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 20,181 miles

All tyre sidewalls cracking/ageing

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F tyre has small cut in sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,535 miles

both front wiper rubber,s split

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 VLM is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VLM, 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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BT56 VLM is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2007.

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