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AR07 BFN

2007 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,343 mi
Last recorded86,343 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 BFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 86,343 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,126 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 80,107 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 74,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,545 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 68,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,505 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

front exhaust hanger corroded away

nsr sus bumpstop missing

tyres perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2016 62,505 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust hanger corroded away

nsr sus bumpstop missing

tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,306 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 49,086 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 41,680 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 34,495 miles

front pads wearing

Pass 13 May 2011 27,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,325 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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AR07 BFN is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AR07 BFN, 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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AR07 BFN is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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