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AO08 NKH

2008 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,055 mi
Last recorded110,055 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NKH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 110,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 110,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 104,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,551 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 98,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 94,243 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 89,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,624 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,616 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,831 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 78,802 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 78,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch cover rubbing front and rear of cover (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

brake pedal is slightly spongy

bulb warning light up on dash

engine has oil leaks

front brake pads are low discs are liped

nearside rear bump stop is missing

nearside rear inner wheel arch cover is slightly cracked and out of shape

offside front bottom ball joint has play

offside rear tyres has cuts in outer sidewall

tyres are mixed sizes

Pass 28 Jun 2014 75,135 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,172 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

offside front inner wheel arch liner missing

rear high level brake light not working

Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front inner wheel arch liner missing

rear exhaust mount broken

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,378 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 59,378 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 47,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 47,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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 NKH is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NKH, 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 NKH is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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