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AM08 GXX

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,827 mi
Last recorded162,827 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 GXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 162,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside age related wear & tear, corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas. brake backplates, shockers, subframes etc

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

eml light on

oil level low

Pass 4 Sep 2023 149,443 miles

General underside age related wear & tear, corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

Handbrake efforts only just within there 16% requirements (17%)

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust support bracket breaking away from system, corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2023 149,443 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General underside age related wear & tear, corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

Handbrake efforts only just within there 16% requirements (17%)

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust support bracket breaking away from system, corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 145,092 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 144,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 142,173 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 142,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 123,949 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust bracket worn

Pass 3 Nov 2018 120,614 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 114,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 109,658 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 109,658 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,320 miles

o/s headlamp slight water ingress before test ./ after test with lights on dryed out ./

Pass 16 Oct 2014 105,442 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge slight damage chaffing occured / nothing visible time of test ./

Fail 11 Oct 2014 105,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

14% front brake inbalance ./

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre inner edge slight damage chaffing occured / nothing visible time of test ./

Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,730 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 90,998 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 90,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear o/s brake showing signs that it has been hot and binding

Fail 25 Mar 2011 68,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear o/s brake showing signs that it has been hot and binding

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 GXX is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM08 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

AM08 GXX is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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