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CE57 VMU

2007 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,096 mi
Last recorded95,096 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C354,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 VMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 95,096 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 90,457 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 90,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury middle section of sill is broken and has sharp edges that may cause harm (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 83,797 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive sump covered in oil obviously an active leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 83,772 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,501 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 76,500 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 69,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,348 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 64,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,167 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,558 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 12 Sep 2019 57,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,423 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 51,423 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 44,418 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 44,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,208 miles

Both front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,777 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,784 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 26,784 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,134 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,457 miles

front brake discsd slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,494 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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CE57 VMU is a 2007 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CE57 VMU, 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 CE57 VMU registered?

CE57 VMU is a 2007 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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