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AP08 FDO

2008 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,174 mi
Last recorded70,174 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 70,174 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 68,116 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,238 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 7,177 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,452 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,651 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,814 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 59,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Unable to carry out seat belt on the following locations in the vehicle, N/S/F, O/S/R and Center.

Pass 25 May 2018 52,792 miles

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

Rear rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2017 45,008 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 38,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,578 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 31,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 25,518 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 18,966 miles

centre rear stop light not working

Pass 9 May 2012 12,755 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 5,505 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 FDO is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDO, 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 AP08 FDO registered?

AP08 FDO is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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