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AV07 VZU

2007 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,405 mi
Last recorded68,405 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 VZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 68,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 67,105 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 67,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,835 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,564 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,430 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,021 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 59,957 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 59,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jan 2020 59,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 49,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,313 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 49,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 48,170 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing on inside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 46,632 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,991 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 43,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,197 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,888 miles

All tyres perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 36,888 miles

All tyres perished

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 14 Feb 2012 33,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,115 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,559 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 VZU is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AV07 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

AV07 VZU is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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