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AC08 CUJ

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,206 mi
Last recorded114,206 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024 114,206 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 112,305 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 112,305 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 110,121 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 110,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,998 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn uneven 185/60x15h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 98,358 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount weakened/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60*15 -88h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 86,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 May 2018 86,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2017 78,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2017 78,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 68,376 miles

N/S/F wiper split at end

O/S/R Indicator bleached

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 64,383 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

O/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Rear Exhaust Mounting deteriorated.

Pass 12 May 2014 60,462 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 60,462 miles

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

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

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Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,993 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,044 miles

BOTH Front Wiper Blades split @ ends.

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2011 39,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH Front Wiper Blades split @ ends.

Nearside Rear 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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AC08 CUJ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CUJ, 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 CUJ registered?

AC08 CUJ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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