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AO08 DZN

2008 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,250 mi
Last recorded111,250 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 111,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp condensation

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 111,250 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp condensation

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 5 Feb 2025 95,294 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 95,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 95,260 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175 65 r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 75,697 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 75,696 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BROKEN AT FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside WIPER STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,031 miles

Coolant res' empty

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,506 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Small split in nearside front drop link.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,614 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,102 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 49,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,574 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 44,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,140 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,203 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 38,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,096 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,804 miles

Oil leak

lower engine tray insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,559 miles

Oil leak

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 DZN is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO08 DZN, 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 DZN is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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