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AO08 DZE

2008 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,094 mi
Last recorded95,094 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,094 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,274 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,912 miles

Oil leaking from sump

Fail 19 Apr 2017 88,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leaking from sump

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,687 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,107 miles

Engine oily

Sump corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 81,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine oily

Sump corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,154 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 77,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,223 miles

Rear Exhaust Mounting broken but exhaust is adequately supported

Fail 30 Apr 2013 70,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust Mounting broken but exhaust is adequately supported

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damage to off side cill

front trim missing

screw missing on off side sun visor

Fail 19 Apr 2012 55,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damage to off side cill

eml on vehicle has missfire

front trim missing

screw missing on off side sun visor

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,302 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sun visors are floppy but do not restrict view when closed

Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both sun visors are floppy but do not restrict view when closed

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 DZE is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AO08 DZE, 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 DZE is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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