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AF57 OJW

2007 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

63,882 mi
Last recorded63,882 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 OJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 63,882 miles

Brake peddle slightly spongy

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge close to ply/cords

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 63,846 miles

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

Brake peddle slightly spongy

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge close to ply/cords

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 62,158 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2024 62,158 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2023 60,531 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 60,531 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 58,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear center stop lamp not working

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 57,081 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

play in steering linkage components

Fail 23 Nov 2021 57,081 miles

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

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

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

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

play in steering linkage components

Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play advise replacement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in steering linkage components

Fail 23 Nov 2020 55,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play advise replacement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in steering linkage components

Pass 24 May 2019 51,551 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s reverse lamp not working

Fail 23 May 2019 51,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s reverse lamp not working

Pass 15 May 2018 49,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2017 46,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate worn on inner edge (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate worn on inner edge (4.1.D.4)

Rear exhaust rusting

Pass 25 May 2016 43,456 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 39,859 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 37,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 37,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,233 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)

front and rear tyres diffrant size

Fail 12 Mar 2013 33,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 Feb 2012 20,280 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 20,280 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,328 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 7,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 7,054 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 6,862 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AF57 OJW is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AF57 OJW, 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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AF57 OJW is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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