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AO08 XYY

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,843 mi
Last recorded52,843 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 52,843 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 52,843 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 52,299 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 51,704 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 51,200 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 51,199 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 50,623 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,017 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,297 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,437 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,497 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,443 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,646 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,526 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,154 miles

tyre walls perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,143 miles

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

all tyres perishing

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,211 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,323 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 18,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 XYY is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY registered?

AO08 XYY is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is AO08 XYY safe to buy?

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