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AO06 JTU

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,518 mi
Last recorded37,518 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 JTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 37,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 35,527 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 34,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 33,809 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 33,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 31,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 29,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,469 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,222 miles

Oil leak from engine sump ()

engine sump corroded/porous

Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,660 miles

Offside rear tyre, side wall perished and cracking.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 18,660 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre, side wall perished and cracking.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,084 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Mar 2011 9,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,933 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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AO06 JTU is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AO06 JTU, 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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AO06 JTU is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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