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AP57 GWE

2007 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,406 mi
Last recorded86,406 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 GWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 86,406 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks appearing in grooves and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 86,406 miles

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

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks appearing in grooves and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 82,414 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns/os - worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 82,392 miles

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

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

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns/os - worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,215 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake little reserve travel.

Fail 12 Oct 2023 81,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

park brake little reserve travel.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,727 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 80,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,714 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 73,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 60,188 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 32,714 miles

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 24,900 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 20 Oct 2015 23,191 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 15 Oct 2014 22,123 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,939 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,017 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 18,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,945 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 11,802 miles

front brake discs heavely corroded and pitted

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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AP57 GWE is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP57 GWE, 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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AP57 GWE is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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