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AO57 SVK

2007 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,663 mi
Last recorded163,663 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 SVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 163,663 miles

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

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

accident damage to nearside rear door

Fail 15 Aug 2022 163,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

accident damage to nearside rear door

Pass 22 Jul 2021 154,692 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine has a oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge and outer side wall is damage

offside front tyre outer side wall is damage

Fail 21 Jul 2021 154,692 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine has a oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge and outer side wall is damage

offside front tyre outer side wall is damage

Pass 30 Jul 2020 148,215 miles

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2020 148,214 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2019 145,553 miles

centre stop light is not working

engine has a slight oil leak

gearbox has a slight oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread and its out of shape

Pass 30 Aug 2018 143,580 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Fail 29 Aug 2018 143,578 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear brake pads low

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2017 138,959 miles

Boot Struts Worn Unable To Support Load

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,421 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 115,997 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 105,040 miles

both front and offside rear tyre's showing wear

Fail 6 Feb 2014 105,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front and offside rear tyre's showing wear

Pass 25 Jan 2013 89,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,995 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,199 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,384 miles

1 exhaust mounting missing

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 SVK is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

AO57 SVK is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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