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AO57 PJY

2007 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,072 mi
Last recorded68,072 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 PJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 68,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wishbones, bushes worn and perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated/rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2023 41,295 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush pirshed nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 41,295 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush pirshed nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 34,536 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 34,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 33,857 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,434 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 30,061 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 28,096 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,527 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,028 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 22,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,509 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,386 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,964 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 8,797 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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AO57 PJY is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AO57 PJY, 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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AO57 PJY is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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