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AV57 XKO

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 XKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 98,765 miles

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

rear exhaust strap mount broken

Fail 16 Jan 2017 98,765 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust strap mount broken

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,921 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edge

offside rear outer brake pad slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,580 miles

o/s/r outer brake pads poor condtion

rear silencer exhaust clamp broken

Fail 7 Jan 2015 81,578 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s drive shaft sill leaking heavy

o/s/r outer brake pads poor condtion

rear silencer exhaust clamp broken

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,708 miles

engine lumpy on idle

rear discs lipped

Fail 14 Jan 2014 70,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine lumpy on idle

rear discs lipped

Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,563 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,959 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,367 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 35,180 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XKO is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV57 XKO, 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 AV57 XKO registered?

AV57 XKO is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is AV57 XKO safe to buy?

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