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AF07 ZCA

2007 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,279 mi
Last recorded166,279 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 ZCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 166,279 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering Arm ()

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 166,279 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering Arm ()

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 159,040 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 159,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring broken BOTH (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,846 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 150,846 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 140,625 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 140,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 135,226 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 123,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel trims fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2013 123,399 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,867 miles

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

front bumper slightly out of alinement

roof has slight damage to rear

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 28 Nov 2012 112,866 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front bumper slightly out of alinement

roof has slight damage to rear

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Jun 2012 111,235 miles

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

cabels hitting o/s driveshaft

emissions only just pass

heat sheild loose and hitting exhaust

Fail 19 Jun 2012 111,216 miles

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)

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

cabels hitting o/s driveshaft

emissions only just pass

heat sheild loose and hitting exhaust

Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,072 miles

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

front bumper not secure

near side front inner wheel arch coverd in grease

off side front drive shaft fouling brake cable

off side rear lamp dammaged

Fail 23 Jun 2011 102,071 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

front bumper not secure

near side front inner wheel arch coverd in grease

off side front drive shaft fouling brake cable

off side rear lamp dammaged

Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,661 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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AF07 ZCA is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF07 ZCA, 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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AF07 ZCA is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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