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AU08 XCT

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,291 mi
Last recorded85,291 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 85,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD/SHOULDER 175/65T14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 85,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD/SHOULDER 175/65T14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 79,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,247 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded BOTTOM (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 73,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded BOTTOM (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK

OSF NSF WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 68,135 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 68,135 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,824 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,230 miles

both front tyres 3mm,cracks in sidewalls

corrosion to front brake discs

o/s/r tyre 2,5mm,cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

slight suspension knocks

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,300 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust.

slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,488 miles

N/S/R ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED

SLIGHT CORROSION FORMING TIO EXHAUST AND FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

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 XCT is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XCT, 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 XCT is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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