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AP08 MZZ

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,289 mi
Last recorded81,289 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 81,289 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 81,286 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Excessive movement at the top mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 76,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 76,082 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 76,079 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,143 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,427 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 39,427 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 28,353 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 MZZ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

AP08 MZZ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is AP08 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 MZZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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