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AM08 VWB

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,554 mi
Last recorded78,554 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 78,554 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,775 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 70,775 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 58,413 miles

rear silencer brackewt corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,629 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,628 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,633 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,880 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 31,880 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,667 miles

high level brake light in-op

Fail 12 Mar 2013 25,667 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

high level brake light in-op

Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,006 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 VWB is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

AM08 VWB is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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