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AO57 PKV

2007 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,467 mi
Last recorded128,467 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 PKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 128,467 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount has severe play when shook on shaker plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount has severe play when shook on shaker plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sil near rear axle mount bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 101,895 miles

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 101,889 miles

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 76,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,912 miles

front tyre wear on inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2019 51,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,735 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 39,735 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,259 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,781 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 17,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust bracket corroded exhaust still supported

Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,000 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

rear silencer support bracket is broken

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,058 miles

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 26 Oct 2011 14,473 miles

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 18 Oct 2010 8,029 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 PKV is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO57 PKV, 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 PKV is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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