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AO58 DDJ

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,584 mi
Last recorded47,584 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 DDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,584 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres are starting to perish.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 47,574 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,576 miles

Front tyres are starting to perish.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 45,574 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder perised/split to cords. (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,356 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,534 miles

both front brake discs well worn/slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 40,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs well worn/slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,412 miles

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

front wiperblades deteriorating

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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AO58 DDJ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AO58 DDJ, 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 AO58 DDJ registered?

AO58 DDJ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is AO58 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 DDJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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