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BV07 XSR

2007 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,169 mi
Last recorded115,169 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 XSR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 115,169 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 115,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 110,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 110,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken fouling the tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,001 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 103,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,499 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2018 90,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 74,210 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,080 miles

possible leak from injector seals?

Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,132 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2014 47,534 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 47,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,720 miles

Nail in off side front tyre

Near side front tye worn on both edges/close to limits

Off side rear tyre worn close to on edges/close to limit

Fail 17 Apr 2013 39,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in off side front tyre

Near side front tye worn on both edges/close to limits

Off side rear tyre worn close to on edges/close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to test near side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,527 miles

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,060 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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BV07 XSR is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV07 XSR, 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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BV07 XSR is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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