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AO08 SYP

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

133,279 mi
Last recorded133,279 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 133,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 86T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 133,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 86T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 133,216 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 133,202 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 128,041 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 128,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 119,309 miles

o/s outer sill corroded.

rear o/s & n/s inner sills corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2022 119,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s outer sill corroded.

rear o/s & n/s inner sills corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 111,187 miles

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 105,704 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 98,509 miles

Nearside Exterior mirror missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 98,509 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Exterior mirror missing

Nearside Parking brake performance / reading lower than Offside ( R.B.Test)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 91,546 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

coolant level low

Fail 10 Nov 2018 91,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

coolant level low

Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65H14 worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65H14 worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread, leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 75,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65H14 worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65H14 worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread, leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 95,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 47,711 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 47,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,099 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 29,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,424 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 SYP is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 SYP, 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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What year was AO08 SYP registered?

AO08 SYP is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AO08 SYP safe to buy?

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