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BV56 OUU

2007 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,925 mi
Last recorded107,925 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 OUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 107,925 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear..... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 107,841 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear..... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 105,651 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 105,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Cill, marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 104,299 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 104,283 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,189 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 91,580 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,756 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 75,957 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,672 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 2mm

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jan 2012 50,405 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 50,405 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,858 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 39,858 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,098 miles

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

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

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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BV56 OUU is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV56 OUU, 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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BV56 OUU is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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