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AU08 EBM

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,010 mi
Last recorded52,010 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 EBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 52,010 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 52,010 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 49,620 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 49,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill below passenger B pillar seat belt anchor fitting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 44,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 36,675 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,461 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 30,461 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 28,617 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 28,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 28,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 27,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,424 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 24,299 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 22,279 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 20,151 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 20,150 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 15,821 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 15,819 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 15,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 12,119 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 9,331 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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AU08 EBM is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU08 EBM, 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 AU08 EBM registered?

AU08 EBM is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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