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AJ57 TZF

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,684 mi
Last recorded97,684 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 94,587 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 87,972 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 87,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod excessive play

Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin detatched

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,751 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2017 59,931 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 59,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,862 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres have some sidewall damage. no cords exposed

Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Damage To Outer Sidewall

Offside & Nearside Front Tyres Have Damage To Outer Sidewalls

Fail 3 Feb 2015 31,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Damage To Outer Sidewall

Offside & Nearside Front Tyres Have Damage To Outer Sidewalls

Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,264 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 26,264 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,033 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 22,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 15,191 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 7,409 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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AJ57 TZF is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ57 TZF, 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 TZF registered?

AJ57 TZF is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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