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AJ58 JZH

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,293 mi
Last recorded69,293 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 JZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 69,293 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *BOTH* N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *BOTH* N/S and O/S headlamp(s) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 68,987 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 68,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect *Both front lamps, due to hazing/lens deterioration* (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,282 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 68,282 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 67,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 67,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,295 miles

High level stop light out

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

The o/s headlamp beam image is poor

Fail 28 Mar 2022 67,294 miles

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

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

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

High level stop light out

The o/s headlamp beam image is poor

Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,023 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 62,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,916 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both bump stops missing

Fail 20 Mar 2020 58,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both bump stops missing

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,217 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,964 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre cracked and perished 1756514

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,139 miles

Nearside Rear wall cracked

exhaust system rusty

under car rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2017 53,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested lamp not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wall cracked

exhaust system rusty

under car rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,836 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 48,809 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,546 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 44,546 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,645 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 37,645 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,693 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 30,693 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,652 miles

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

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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AJ58 JZH is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ58 JZH, 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 AJ58 JZH registered?

AJ58 JZH is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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