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AV07 AYB

2007 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,270 mi
Last recorded73,270 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 AYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front cv boot slightly loose

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

slight power steering leak

Fail 16 Mar 2026 73,151 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv boot slightly loose

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

slight power steering leak

Pass 17 Mar 2025 63,124 miles

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

Front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Offside Front cv boot slightly damp

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 51,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 49,563 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,569 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,745 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure and loosing grease, but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advised tracking

all wheel nuts corroding, advised removal of locker before they become an issue

front brake discs have a slight lip of rust on inner edge, pads look quite new

n/s/f rim slightly distorted

o/s/f window came off regulator when attempted to put up

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

small stone damage to n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,139 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

service indicator showing that the vehicle is due a service

Pass 11 Mar 2017 34,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 34,914 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cable tie fitted for a temporary repair (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,077 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,558 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,760 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,607 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,055 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 13,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 9,835 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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AV07 AYB is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AV07 AYB, 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 AV07 AYB registered?

AV07 AYB is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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The MOT history for AV07 AYB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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