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AM08 VVW

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,096 mi
Last recorded97,096 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,096 miles

n/s/r shock absorber is starting to leak oil

o/s/r tyre is worn very heavily on the inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2019 97,096 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/r shock absorber is starting to leak oil

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,440 miles

The front tyres are worn to 3mm

Fail 19 Mar 2018 79,440 miles

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

The front brake pads are very worn, front brake discs deteriorated

The front tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,892 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,713 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 59,713 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,864 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,759 miles

the front brake discs and pads are worn and deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,732 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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AM08 VVW is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

AM08 VVW is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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