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AM08 EZR

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,309 mi
Last recorded85,309 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 EZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 85,309 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 85,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 76,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing at inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 76,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing at inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 68,297 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 65,514 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 62,192 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,085 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,016 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,809 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 47,336 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 47,330 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,528 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 35,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,272 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 22,243 miles

tears to both rear tyres

Fail 11 Feb 2014 22,242 miles

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

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

tears to both front tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,683 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 20,683 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,972 miles

all tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,331 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AM08 EZR is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AM08 EZR, 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 AM08 EZR registered?

AM08 EZR is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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