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AK57 AUW

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,736 mi
Last recorded120,736 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 AUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 120,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 185/ 60 x15 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread inner shoulder near fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread inner shoulder near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 120,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 185/ 60 x15 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread inner shoulder near fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread inner shoulder near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 113,070 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring bearing noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2019 106,530 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring bearing noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,286 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 99,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,928 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 87,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle SLOW ON AND OFF (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,386 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 78,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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 5 Sep 2015 72,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 72,601 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 37,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,924 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Rear tyres are badly cracked/perished

Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear tyres are badly cracked/perished

Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 18,082 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 16,624 miles

Front brake discs slightly scorded on inner face

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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AK57 AUW is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK57 AUW, 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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AK57 AUW is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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