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AE58 DWV

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,813 mi
Last recorded117,813 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 117,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 111,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 108,939 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 108,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 102,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres getting close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 102,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres getting close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,423 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 86,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,786 miles

Rear exhaust box/bracket corroded but system still adequately supported by separate bracket

Pass 21 Dec 2016 51,099 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 51,099 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,773 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jan 2015 21,649 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 21,649 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,831 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 17,831 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,009 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 10,302 miles

offside front brake disc corroded (inner surface)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 10,302 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc corroded (inner surface)

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 DWV is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

AE58 DWV is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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