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AP08 RJJ

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,155 mi
Last recorded75,155 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 RJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 75,155 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 75,155 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 21 Mar 2025 64,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,849 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,316 miles

General light surface corrosion present on underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall of tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rearmost exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away, not causing any leaks however

Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,951 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 44,951 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,532 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 43,415 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 43,414 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,183 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,700 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,153 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,589 miles

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 16,779 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,195 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 RJJ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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