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AV58 EVP

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,879 mi
Last recorded78,879 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 78,879 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 53,528 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 49,159 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 49,159 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,459 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 42,459 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 33,952 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 28,509 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 28,509 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 25,453 miles
Pass 21 May 2017 23,289 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,361 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 18,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,160 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 14,313 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2013 11,159 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 8,166 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 5,083 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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AV58 EVP is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV58 EVP, 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 AV58 EVP registered?

AV58 EVP is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AV58 EVP safe to buy?

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