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AO08 OHC

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,227 mi
Last recorded91,227 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 OHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,227 miles

n/s/f head lamp aim misted, demisted lens

n/s/r tyres nailed

Fail 28 Oct 2019 91,227 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f head lamp aim misted, demisted lens

n/s/r tyres nailed

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,600 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 85,599 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,988 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 74,988 miles

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

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,612 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,602 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 60,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 May 2014 60,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 21 Jun 2013 56,126 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,126 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 47,273 miles

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

both sides front brake discs surfaces worn

off side rear exhaust silencer support strap corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,760 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 30,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,892 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 OHC is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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