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AP57 HYV

2007 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

86,142 mi
Last recorded86,142 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 HYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,142 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 86,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front 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 4 Apr 2023 73,634 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 73,634 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 661,134 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 661,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 63,346 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 57,740 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 47,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 47,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 35,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

back box exhaust in condition

Fail 3 Apr 2018 35,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

back box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 26,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,182 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,397 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 12,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 8,984 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 8,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 8,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 8,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 2,298 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 2,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HYV is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HYV, 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 HYV is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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