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AJ56 YMO

2007 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,266 mi
Last recorded125,266 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 YMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 125,266 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion in places

Pass 23 Oct 2024 122,408 miles

Corrosion in places

EML on

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 120,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamps deteriorated both

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,233 miles

EML light on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,347 miles

EML light on

Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,199 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,018 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

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

Offside Front tyre perishing in tread

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 109,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

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

Offside Front tyre perishing in tread

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,305 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 93,719 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,432 miles

both front anti roll bar linkrods upper dust covers deteriated

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

Fail 21 Jun 2014 80,248 miles

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

both front anti roll bar linkrods upper dust covers deteriated

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,310 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,996 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2011 51,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,619 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

slight bulging to nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YMO is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

AJ56 YMO is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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