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AU08 ODS

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,378 mi
Last recorded97,378 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ODS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 97,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 97,378 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULBS FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,330 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,950 miles

Silencer mounting corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 87,928 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 87,928 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,793 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner/wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges / on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges / on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 81,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner/wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges / on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges / on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,200 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,528 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 50,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,231 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,059 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,461 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,977 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,001 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly scored

N/s/r shock slightly corroded on outter casing

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 ODS is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODS, 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 ODS registered?

AU08 ODS is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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