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AV08 XMZ

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,689 mi
Last recorded62,689 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tailbox deteriated

Fail 23 May 2018 62,680 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tailbox deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,544 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 55,544 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,874 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,721 miles

both front brake discs corroded on edges.

both front tyres badly cracking on outer edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,776 miles

front brake discs slightly corroding on faces

Fail 6 Mar 2013 23,776 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroding on faces

Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,667 miles

N/s wiper split.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,982 miles

passenger wiper blade split on edges off blade

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 XMZ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 AV08 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

AV08 XMZ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 XMZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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