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2008 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,387 mi
Last recorded61,387 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 ON
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 61,387 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 55,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 50,997 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 50,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Covered in clear tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 47,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 47,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,443 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 43,747 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 42,331 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 41,682 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,860 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 40,860 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,416 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 36,416 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,322 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 30,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,412 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 25,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 19,936 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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50 ON is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 53,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 50 ON, 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 18 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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50 ON is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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