2007 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · SH57 YXK
2007 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 49,995 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH57 YXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 49,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH57 YXK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Citroen C3 (SH57 YXK) between November 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SH57 YXK Mileage History
- 04/11/202447,780 mi
- 04/11/202447,780 mi
- 12/11/202549,570 mi+1,790 mi
- 12/10/202649,907 mi+337 mi
- 14/10/202649,995 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 1,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
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