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AJ56 GJX

2007 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

47,645 mi
Last recorded47,645 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 GJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 47,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 45,717 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 45,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 42,324 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 42,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,599 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 39,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,215 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 37,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,931 miles

o/s rear tyre tread splitting

Fail 23 Jan 2017 33,931 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,536 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,464 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 27,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 24,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 21,088 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,435 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 17,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 14,199 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 10,976 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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AJ56 GJX is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AJ56 GJX, 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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AJ56 GJX is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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