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AO58 NRJ

2008 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,534 mi
Last recorded70,534 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 NRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2024 70,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 69,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,403 miles

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

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 69,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Front and nearside rear tyres 3mm and edge wear

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple small cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 68,708 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 68,707 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 68,298 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn on outer shoulders and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

backbox strap corroded and broken

Fail 12 May 2020 68,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn on outer shoulders and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

backbox strap corroded and broken

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,682 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,761 miles

Front Inner brake disks corroded

Offside Front dip beam height adjuster on lower position cant be moved

Offside Rear Lower rear silencer outer shield corroded away

Oil leak from corroded sump ()

Oil leak from corroded sump ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 61,761 miles

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

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

Front Inner brake disks corroded

Offside Front dip beam height adjuster on lower position cant be moved

Offside Rear Lower rear silencer outer shield corroded away

Oil leak from corroded sump ()

Oil leak from corroded sump ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,146 miles

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,961 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 51,961 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 45,738 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,738 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 37,477 miles

both front tyres down to 4mm and n/s/f scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,989 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 29,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,602 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 21,602 miles

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

Offside 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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AO58 NRJ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NRJ, 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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AO58 NRJ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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