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AO08 TAU

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,418 mi
Last recorded29,418 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 29,418 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 17,702 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 5,014 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 5,014 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 4,717 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 4,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 4,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 3,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 3,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 2,467 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 2,130 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 1,909 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 1,725 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 1,527 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 1,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 1,105 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 TAU is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

AO08 TAU is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is AO08 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 TAU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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