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AU08 XPY

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,438 mi
Last recorded51,438 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 51,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 50,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 50,622 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jun 2024 49,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking and perishing

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 49,794 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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking and perishing

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2022 47,909 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose and outer casing corroding (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides of vehicle Rear tyres 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,835 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 45,580 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer and mounting bracket corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 44,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 43,270 miles

Back box outer skin corroded and hanging down

Front Front tyres perishing

Pass 12 May 2017 41,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 39,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 38,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 38,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,865 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 33,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2013 33,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,366 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,549 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 XPY is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 AU08 XPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 XPY registered?

AU08 XPY is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AU08 XPY safe to buy?

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