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AO58 FWM

2008 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,512 mi
Last recorded147,512 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 FWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 147,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 139,011 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 138,632 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 119,709 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 114,303 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 110,332 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 103,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,244 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 95,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,819 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2016 86,688 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2015 79,908 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,155 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer wall

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim adjusted

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,122 miles

both front brak disks are showing signs of age and pads look low

exhaust slightly blowing after front flexi

Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brak disks are showing signs of age and pads look low

exhaust slightly blowing after front flexi

Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,621 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,621 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 42,906 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,906 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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AO58 FWM is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO58 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

AO58 FWM is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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