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AJ57 TXR

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,143 mi
Last recorded89,143 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 TXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,143 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 89,143 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,180 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 80,165 miles

Brake fluid contaminated dirty (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 72,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 72,376 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill as marked on the car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,303 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,838 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and rattling

Pass 2 Jan 2019 55,835 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,045 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 49,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,408 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,415 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,735 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,219 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 31 Jan 2011 31,635 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

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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AJ57 TXR is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ57 TXR, 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 AJ57 TXR registered?

AJ57 TXR is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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