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AE58 DUH

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

217,479 mi
Last recorded217,479 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 217,479 miles

light corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis

n/s wiper

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2023 217,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle splash guard (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis

n/s wiper

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2022 212,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

damage to o/s door mirror

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2022 212,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

damage to o/s door mirror

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2020 207,099 miles

light corrosion to o/s/ and n/s/r brake hose ends

light corrosion to rear chassis

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge and close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2020 207,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

light corrosion to o/s/ and n/s/r brake hose ends

light corrosion to rear chassis

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge and close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2020 203,104 miles

both rear bump stops missing

slight bind to o/s rear wheel

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2020 203,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not tested due to washers not working (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear bump stops missing

slight bind to o/s rear wheel

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2019 196,793 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 196,793 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front discs worn

Pass 2 Jan 2018 180,785 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 180,785 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 167,750 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 167,750 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 157,150 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 157,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 135,479 miles

offside rear tyre tread becoming lumpy and uneven

Fail 16 Sep 2014 135,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre tread becoming lumpy and uneven

Pass 13 Sep 2013 119,670 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 101,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 101,715 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,180 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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AE58 DUH is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AE58 DUH, 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 AE58 DUH registered?

AE58 DUH is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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