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AV57 WZX

2008 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,156 mi
Last recorded103,156 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 WZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 103,156 miles

MIL Light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 103,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MIL Light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 99,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 99,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,247 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 95,246 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 46 Percent (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Oct 2022 86,356 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE GETTING PERISHED

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,345 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,201 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 85,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 84,634 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,274 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 80,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,380 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,689 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 74,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,293 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,673 miles

rear tyres on 2,5mm

Fail 31 Oct 2012 69,673 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres on 2,5mm

Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,060 miles

Rear brake discs are starting to corrode

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,759 miles

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 WZX is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV57 WZX, 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 WZX is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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