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AV57 FSY

2008 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,629 mi
Last recorded104,629 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 104,629 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 103,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,948 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 92,369 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s indicators flash slightly faster

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear tyres worn(o/s close to limit)

slight buckle o/s/f wheel rim

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 26 Sep 2018 92,369 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s indicators flash slightly faster

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear tyres worn(o/s close to limit)

slight buckle o/s/f wheel rim

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Sep 2017 79,663 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside headlamp loose

Fail 27 Sep 2017 79,663 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlamp loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,698 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 76,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 17 Nov 2015 69,654 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,629 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,692 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,916 miles

rear exhaust detearating

Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,534 miles

advise centre stop lightg not working.

advise front brake discs lipped and worn.

advise front wipers split.and not tested.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 24,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

advise centre stop lightg not working.

advise front brake discs lipped and worn.

advise front wipers split.and not tested.

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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AV57 FSY is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV57 FSY, 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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AV57 FSY is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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