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AO57 SVJ

2007 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,150 mi
Last recorded118,150 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 118,150 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 118,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,079 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 116,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment UP TO STOP (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp AFFECTED BY THE INDICATOR (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 111,692 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 109,251 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 106,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 103,413 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 103,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,727 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 98,727 miles

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 18 Oct 2017 94,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 90,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,615 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,334 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 64,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 55,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,939 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,924 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 44,683 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

inner face of brake discs slightly coroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,620 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 SVJ is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SVJ, 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 AO57 SVJ registered?

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

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