2007 Citroën C3 · 21,325 MOT tests
2007 Citroën C3 reliability
2007 Citroën C3s fail 48.5% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 C3 years (21,325 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- 48.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 77,394
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,325
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.9% of tests fail here (119% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Citroën C3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.9%
- Suspension19.7%
- Body, chassis and structure12.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11%
- Tyres8.6%
- Brakes8.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.49%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.5%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Stop lamp not working 4.42%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.26%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.77%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.12%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.74%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.87%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.26%)
Other years
Every Citroën C3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Citroën C3 reliable?
2007 Citroën C3s fail 48.5% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 C3 years (21,325 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Citroën C3 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.49% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.5% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Citroën C3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Citroën C3 shows 77,394 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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