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AJ56 XRN

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,068 mi
Last recorded121,068 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 XRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 121,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 113,482 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 94,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,531 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 78,531 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,765 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 66,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,556 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 55,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,072 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 46,072 miles

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

all 4 tyre treads are low

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,054 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 35,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 25,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,235 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,840 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 12,653 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 XRN is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XRN, 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 AJ56 XRN registered?

AJ56 XRN is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2007.

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