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AU08 ODM

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,233 mi
Last recorded94,233 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ODM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 94,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 94,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front CV boot clip loose

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Secure broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively 50% surface only (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively 50% surface only (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 87,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Reset EML (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively 50% surface only (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively 50% surface only (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,224 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2023 82,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 76,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,632 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 66,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,630 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 61,628 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,232 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 56,226 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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,480 miles

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)

all four tyres perrished

Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,246 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,309 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,336 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,861 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 ODM is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 ODM, 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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AU08 ODM is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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