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AO08 TFK

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,473 mi
Last recorded180,473 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 180,473 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes getting slightly perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake slow to operate

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Oct 2019 175,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush split and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush split and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank stained, has been leaking slightly?

Fail 10 Oct 2019 175,216 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed at mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush split and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush split and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both perished (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank stained, has been leaking slightly?

Pass 11 Oct 2018 165,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt os and ns rear ()

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2018 165,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt os and ns rear ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen

oil level on min mark

Pass 18 Oct 2017 155,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant low

Fail 17 Oct 2017 155,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 145,498 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 137,537 miles

both rear tyres perish cracks showing

Fail 26 Oct 2015 137,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perish cracks showing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 130,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 125,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smeer

Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,434 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 70,226 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

engine tray damaged

nsr sus bumpstop missing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,226 miles

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

engine tray damaged

nsr sus bumpstop missing

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 TFK is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

AO08 TFK is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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