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AU07 VNM

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,009 mi
Last recorded183,009 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 VNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 183,009 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated. still has viewable image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped LH central - does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 176,386 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 169,537 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all front and rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 160,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 160,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 144,691 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 144,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,241 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 121,131 miles

Central Upper Stop light not working

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hanger bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 107,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,806 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 94,806 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 94,806 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,594 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 81,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,234 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2015 70,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,176 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,642 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,937 miles

o/s/f wiper blade clip broken

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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AU07 VNM is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AU07 VNM, 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 AU07 VNM registered?

AU07 VNM is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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