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AD57 WHW

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,428 mi
Last recorded75,428 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 WHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,428 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 71,666 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 71,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,243 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 69,243 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,777 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,979 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,906 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,498 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,585 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 60,585 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 59,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,545 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,460 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 55,460 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,526 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,081 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 45,112 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 45,112 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 35,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 35,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,551 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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AD57 WHW is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AD57 WHW, 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 AD57 WHW registered?

AD57 WHW is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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