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SW57KNE
2008 CITROEN C3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
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- Registration SW57KNE
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
10 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 32,861 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2026 10 Jun 20268 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 32,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 26,515 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2025 10 Jun 20261 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 23,487 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2024 10 Jun 202621 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 23,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 23,265 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- general corrosion underside of vehicle
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Rear rear axle corroded
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 23,124 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 22,972 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox area (6.1.2 (a))
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 22,614 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
25 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 22,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed where tread meets the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
23 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 22,140 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear outer skin partially detached on rear silencer
20 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 22,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear outer skin partially detached on rear silencer
28 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 21,762 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exh rear box corroded
- both front disces corroded insides
12 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 21,593 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- e4xh rear box corroded...................both front disces corroded insides
12 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 6,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect low (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- e4xh rear box corroded...................both front disces corroded insides
11 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,365 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 21,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 20,709 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015 10 Jun 20268 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 20,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
16 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,249 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014 10 Jun 202616 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 19,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
7 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,910 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013 10 Jun 202624 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,190 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012 10 Jun 202624 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 14,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
9 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 5,584 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2011 10 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 5,584 MI
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SW57KNE was registered on 2008-01-18
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