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BV56 XGF

2007 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,673 mi
Last recorded139,673 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 139,673 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 139,673 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 137,714 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 137,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 129,780 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 129,780 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 124,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 124,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 121,521 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 121,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 116,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,704 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 107,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres 2 mm

Fail 28 Nov 2016 107,530 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 107,504 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,529 miles

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

n/s rear baby seat fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 95,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

n/s rear baby seat fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,130 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rad houseing push back on to exhaust

Front bumper insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

low fuel light on

rad houseing push back on to exhaust

Front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,980 miles

unable to open drivers window

bonnet stay missing

condensation in offside front headlamp

offside front headlamp insecure

rear springs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 73,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet stay missing

condensation in offside front headlamp

offside front headlamp insecure

rear springs corroded

unable to open drivers window

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet and grill damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2012 66,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet and grill damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,521 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 33,780 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,780 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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BV56 XGF is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BV56 XGF, 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 XGF is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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