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AF08 HZW

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,531 mi
Last recorded105,531 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 105,531 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 105,531 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 102,208 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 97,145 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 92,691 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 87,288 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,272 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,901 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2020 79,875 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,471 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 75,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner outer edges on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner outer edges on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 69,959 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner outer edges on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner outer edges on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,525 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,525 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all four front brake pads (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,305 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 56,304 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Silencer bracket Adrift But Still Securely Fixed By Another Mount.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 47,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Silencer bracket Adrift But Still Securely Fixed By Another Mount.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,282 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,560 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

intermittant fault with stop lamp operation

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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AF08 HZW is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF08 HZW, 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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AF08 HZW is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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