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AP08 EUU

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,613 mi
Last recorded120,613 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 120,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear taillight slight damage

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 120,204 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear taillight slight damage

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 106,369 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 106,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,329 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2022 98,329 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 93,806 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,184 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 90,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,651 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,813 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 75,621 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,946 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

odd stone cuts in tyre treads

osr sus bumpstop missing

Fail 17 Mar 2016 48,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

odd stone cuts in tyre treads

osr sus bumpstop missing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 33,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,309 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 26,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,400 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 15,524 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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AP08 EUU is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EUU, 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 EUU is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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