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AV08 HTN

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,038 mi
Last recorded96,038 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 96,038 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting broken but system still supported

Fail 3 May 2023 95,944 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust mounting in front of box section broken but system still supported

Pass 12 Mar 2022 91,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 86,247 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 86,243 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml on

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 75,444 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,441 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,235 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,610 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,889 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 69,249 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,249 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,291 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,828 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,377 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 44,499 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 44,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HTN is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV08 HTN, 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 AV08 HTN registered?

AV08 HTN is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 HTN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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