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AC08 CTE

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,891 mi
Last recorded114,891 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 114,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 110,996 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 101,718 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,480 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 91,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,515 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

high level brake light in-op

nsf brake disc lipped

oil leak

osf brake disc lipped

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AC08 CTE is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AC08 CTE, 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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What year was AC08 CTE registered?

AC08 CTE is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AC08 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 CTE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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