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AK08 SLP

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,041 mi
Last recorded74,041 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 74,041 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,434 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 65,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 55,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,127 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 44,487 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 40,092 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,809 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 36,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,820 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 33,820 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Jul 2013 29,102 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,324 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,411 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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AK08 SLP is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK08 SLP, 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 AK08 SLP registered?

AK08 SLP is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AK08 SLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 SLP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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