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AM08 NVX

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,211 mi
Last recorded101,211 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 101,211 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear and offside rear bump stops missing.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,713 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and offside rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside rear and offside rear bump stops missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 99,659 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and offside rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside rear and offside rear bump stops missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 97,732 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear and nearside rear bump stops missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 95,612 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and offside rear x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside rear and nearside rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear and nearside rear bump stops missing

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 93,673 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside rear and nearside rear bump stops missing

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 91,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlight has water ingress but does not effect the light output.

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

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

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

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing.

Fail 5 Aug 2020 90,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,012 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,049 miles

O/S/R bump stop missing.

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

Slight blow from injectors, recommend further investigation.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,951 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on the inner edge.

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

O/S/R tyre cracked/perished.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,932 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on the inner edge.

N/S/R tyre cracked/perished.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,932 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on the inner edge.

N/S/R tyre cracked/perished.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,977 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,950 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 52,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SERVICE INDICATOR -7400

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SERVICE INDICATOR -7400

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres down to 3 mm

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre down to 3 mm

service light on

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 NVX is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AM08 NVX, 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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AM08 NVX is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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