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AJ57 DVA

2007 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,809 mi
Last recorded103,809 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 DVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,809 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 100,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,409 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 94,409 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,461 miles

ENGINE MIL ON, INDICATING A FAULT- PRE 01/07/2008

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS AND REAR BOX SECTIONS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WITHIN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS AND REAR BOX SECTIONS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,783 miles

EML ON

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 84,781 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

EML ON

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 80,203 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 80,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML ON

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 74,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,866 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,175 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

O/S/F BRAKE DISC VERY CORRODED ON INNER FACE

O/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED

Fail 27 Sep 2017 70,175 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

O/S/F BRAKE DISC VERY CORRODED ON INNER FACE

O/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,541 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,541 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,408 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 54,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Oct 2014 54,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,868 miles

front brake disc's rusted

Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,615 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 24,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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AJ57 DVA is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ57 DVA, 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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AJ57 DVA is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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