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AV07 VZX

2007 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,607 mi
Last recorded87,607 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 VZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 87,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smear

Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,593 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 87,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 83,581 miles

Central exhaust front flange corroded but not blowing at time of test

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 83,579 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central exhaust front flange corroded but not blowing at time of test

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,254 miles

Central exhaust pipe front flange excessively corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 83,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central exhaust pipe front flange excessively corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 82,632 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jul 2022 82,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to streak (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 79,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint, gasket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,699 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,270 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 78,270 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,621 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 55,595 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 55,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low near side (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,828 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 32,208 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 28,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,119 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,328 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 VZX is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

AV07 VZX is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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