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BT57 TKX

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,677 mi
Last recorded66,677 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 TKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 66,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills within 30 cm. of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,118 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 65,111 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,129 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 63,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

handbrake long pull at lever

some areas of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2019 60,203 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,130 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper grill damaged but no sharp edges showing

handbrake lever high

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,716 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,716 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,118 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

sump seaping oil ? clean down investigate

Fail 30 Sep 2016 49,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

sump seaping oil ? clean down investigate

Pass 5 Oct 2015 44,208 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 44,208 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,365 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,762 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 34,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,228 miles

n/s wiper blade torn

o/s wiper blade torn

roughness in n/s/f strut top

Pass 8 Oct 2011 26,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,443 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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BT57 TKX is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 BT57 TKX, 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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BT57 TKX is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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