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AE03 BER

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,942 mi
Last recorded68,942 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BER
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,942 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 62,412 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 59,650 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 59,641 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Side wall ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 55,746 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,862 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,934 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,373 miles

wipers deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,393 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 33,393 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,855 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,418 miles

all 4 tyres has cracks in side wall

Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,778 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,308 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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AE03 BER is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AE03 BER, 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 AE03 BER registered?

AE03 BER is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is AE03 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 BER shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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