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AP08 DKN

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,568 mi
Last recorded126,568 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 126,568 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 126,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 118,764 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 110,170 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 110,170 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 100,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 90,132 miles

Clutch getting weak.

Fail 15 May 2018 90,132 miles

Clutch getting weak.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 80,297 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear position.

Fail 12 May 2017 80,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Child seat fitted in nearside rear position.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 72,922 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear.

slight blow on front exhaust flexible joint.

Fail 12 May 2016 72,922 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted in nearside rear.

front pads getting low.

slight blow on front exhaust flexible joint.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,514 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear position,

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 12 May 2014 57,150 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 57,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 35,249 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 35,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

Slight earth fault on nearside rear light unit.

Pass 11 May 2011 28,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front brake discs worn

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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AP08 DKN is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AP08 DKN, 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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AP08 DKN is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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