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AP57 VPA

2007 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,162 mi
Last recorded106,162 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 VPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 106,162 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge -- bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp -- inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements slightly faulty (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 106,162 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge -- bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp -- inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements slightly faulty (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 102,786 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittent operation (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 100,319 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 100,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also mis-shapen (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,530 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 89,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,816 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam faulty connection (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,302 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 175/65/14

Offside Rear tyre perished and badly cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,818 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread blocks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,247 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 56,342 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 53,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 49,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 47,133 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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AP57 VPA is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP57 VPA, 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 AP57 VPA registered?

AP57 VPA is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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