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BV57 YMU

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,037 mi
Last recorded77,037 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 YMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 77,037 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 77,037 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2019 76,950 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2019 76,950 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,122 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 73,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,822 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,749 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 63,749 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,355 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,772 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre small cut on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,849 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 30,849 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 21,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to front of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,980 miles

slight damage to front of vehicle

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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BV57 YMU is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV57 YMU, 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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What year was BV57 YMU registered?

BV57 YMU is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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