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AF08 JAU

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,147 mi
Last recorded151,147 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 151,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 150,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 137,618 miles

General Corrosion

N/S & O/S inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 137,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

General Corrosion

N/S & O/S inner sills corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 124,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded rear to front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded rear to front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 104,334 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,273 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split on end

Fail 12 Apr 2018 95,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe and rear silencer. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade split on end

Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,571 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,291 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 76,291 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,439 miles

n/s/front and both rear tyres are worn down to 2.5mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 53,439 miles

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

n/s/front and both rear tyres are worn down to 2.5mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,481 miles

n/s rear tyre perished outer sidewall

o/s front tyre just starting to perish

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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AF08 JAU is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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