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AO08 BWH

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,071 mi
Last recorded85,071 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,071 miles

Front Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 76,489 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 59,333 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 59,333 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,248 miles

all four tyres cracking perhising sligtly

Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,149 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust box getting weak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,682 miles

offside sill damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,014 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 8,314 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 6,939 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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AO08 BWH is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AO08 BWH, 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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AO08 BWH is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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