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AE58 DZN

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,450 mi
Last recorded115,450 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 115,450 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 107,959 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2020 107,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 100,656 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,398 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,140 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,065 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on shoulders

travel in handbrake

under tray fitted

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 63,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,677 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 DZN 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 71.4%.

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 AE58 DZN, 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 DZN registered?

AE58 DZN is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is AE58 DZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 DZN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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