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AC08 CTK

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,886 mi
Last recorded98,886 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 98,886 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 98,885 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 98,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 96,464 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 96,464 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,486 miles

Coolant leak ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 94,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,126 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,935 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,393 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,035 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,420 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f brake discs pitted

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 CTK is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CTK, 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 CTK registered?

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

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