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AV08 AWZ

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,625 mi
Last recorded89,625 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,625 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 89,592 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,528 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting strap rusted and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,372 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust strap corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 78,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust strap corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,115 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,816 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 59,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,210 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,055 miles

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken,however supported adequately.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,989 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 38,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,667 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,111 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 25,111 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 17,408 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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AV08 AWZ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV08 AWZ, 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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AV08 AWZ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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