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AA58 OLJ

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,938 mi
Last recorded83,938 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA58 OLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 83,938 miles

Coolant leak Location unknown ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers obscuring some components

Fail 1 Jul 2025 83,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Location unknown ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2024 81,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,303 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 70,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 66,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers fitted covering components.

Fail 11 May 2021 66,530 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box deteriorated and strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers fitted covering components.

Pass 28 May 2020 64,511 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 7 May 2019 59,511 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 May 2019 59,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 May 2018 52,799 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 May 2017 46,195 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 12 May 2016 39,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Fail 10 May 2016 39,362 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Fail 6 May 2015 31,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 6 May 2015 31,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 1 May 2014 27,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 10 May 2013 24,439 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking in sidewalls.

Pass 2 May 2012 20,404 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 17,508 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 17,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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AA58 OLJ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AA58 OLJ, 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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AA58 OLJ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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