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AP07 ESY

2007 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,392 mi
Last recorded112,392 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 ESY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 112,392 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 112,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 107,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 107,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,229 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,315 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 102,315 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

both front springs fouling bodywork

Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 101,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 100,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,404 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,076 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

items removed from drivers veiw prior to test

Fail 11 Sep 2015 72,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

items removed from drivers veiw prior to test

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,462 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 60,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,117 miles

Centre rear stop light is inop

N/S & O/S Rear tyres wearing low AND weather perishing on tread

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

Offside front tyre is weather perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,811 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,441 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,115 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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AP07 ESY is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP07 ESY, 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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AP07 ESY is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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