Citroen C3 (2007)
2007 Citroen C3
CarHunch analysed 14,574 real MOT records for the 2007 Citroen C3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Citroën C3 passes its first MOT only 72.7% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, and that's a genuine concern—43.3% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is substantially higher than typical. Petrol versions fare slightly better at 73.4% pass rate versus diesels at 70.8%, but neither inspires confidence.
At around 51,000 miles median mileage for a 17-year-old car, these are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they still accumulate nearly 5 failures and 21 advisories per vehicle on average. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is essential here—focus specifically on suspension, braking, and emissions systems, which typically drive the failures, and walk away if you spot signs of deferred maintenance or previous dangerous defects.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2007 Citroen C3
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 43.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (74%) | 10,784 | 73.4% | 4.72 |
| Diesel (26%) | 3,784 | 70.8% | 5.28 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 85.3% | 2.67 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 76.1% | 2.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Citroen C3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Citroen C3 vehicles fall between 38,662 and 64,813 miles.
2007 Citroen C3 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 4,082 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Citroen C3
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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74.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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48.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.5%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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32.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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