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AV08 ZBG

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,466 mi
Last recorded116,466 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ZBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2022 116,466 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear silencer missing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting / bearing. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn braking surface greatly reduced due to corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop rubber (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop rubber (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 109,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,774 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 101,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,881 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,875 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 70,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,670 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,332 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,545 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 ZBG is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZBG, 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 ZBG is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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