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CA07 AET

2007 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,687 mi
Last recorded69,687 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 AET
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 69,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake has slightly low effort

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 66,018 miles

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

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 8 May 2025 66,017 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

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

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Apr 2024 63,488 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 62,351 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 62,211 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 59,774 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,976 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,638 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread getting low : 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,987 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 46,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,466 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on side wall.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 42,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on side wall.

Pass 27 May 2017 36,154 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 May 2017 36,154 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket corroded through (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Wipers not tested

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 31,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 31,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 28,082 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 28,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 25,311 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sump pan corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 25,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sump pan corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 24,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 May 2013 24,184 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 23 May 2012 21,323 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 18,052 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 18,052 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 13,639 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 13,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CA07 AET is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CA07 AET, 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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CA07 AET is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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