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AE58 DVL

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,915 mi
Last recorded80,915 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,915 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 80,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 65,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 61,015 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Service light on

Slight movement in nearside front droplink

Tyres perishing

Various oil leaks

Fail 2 May 2017 61,015 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service light on

Slight movement in nearside front droplink

Tyres perishing

Various oil leaks

Pass 7 May 2016 55,854 miles

Baterry not fully secure

Front brake discs rusty

Headlamps have water inside

oil leaks

Fail 6 May 2016 55,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Baterry not fully secure

Front brake discs rusty

Headlamps have water inside

oil leaks

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,928 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to front

brake discs corrodded+lipped

heavy perishing to rear tyres

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

spanner light on

wipers in poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to front

brake discs corrodded+lipped

engine oil level low

heavy perishing to rear tyres

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

spanner light on

wipers in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2012 43,826 miles

Advise battery insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,570 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 DVL is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DVL, 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 DVL registered?

AE58 DVL is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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