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CE57 BHP

2007 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,313 mi
Last recorded106,313 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 BHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020 106,313 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leaking/blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not retracting back onto reel (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and anti rattle spring on pad misaligned (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper/grill damaged and section missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And ferules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect still just okay for this MOT (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And ferules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH Sides to exposed steel sections (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in Zone B, cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 92,422 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 17 May 2019 92,324 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 25 May 2018 83,607 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 83,478 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear silencer condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer- (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer support strap corroded away,also metal support bracket to exhaust hanging rubber corroded away. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm about to expose cords on inner tread pattern. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 74,481 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 74,481 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap broken (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 61,948 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,830 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 56,745 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,038 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 46,038 miles

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

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 8 Nov 2012 33,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 33,317 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 23,547 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 11,030 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 11,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,514 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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CE57 BHP is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CE57 BHP, 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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CE57 BHP is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2007.

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