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AE08 ZMT

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,819 mi
Last recorded89,819 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 ZMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,819 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm tread depth

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,129 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 75,129 miles

Offside 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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,083 miles

Exhaust fixing broken away but system supported

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

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

Rear exhaust box support strap corroded

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,734 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 50,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 41,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,655 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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AE08 ZMT is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE08 ZMT, 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 AE08 ZMT registered?

AE08 ZMT is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is AE08 ZMT safe to buy?

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