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139,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Slight body damaged
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer lower sill corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut to cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Slight body damaged
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body damaged deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has large cut in tread NEARFAIL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise both rear tyres cuts in tread / perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre stepping inner shoulder/ flat spots (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 tyre tread cracking
Rear exhaust support corroded
Nearside Front Outer 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre tread cracking
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear exhaust support corroded
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
unable to inspect front inner brake pads
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV08 WJA is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2008.
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