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AX08 CVZ

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,839 mi
Last recorded66,839 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 CVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 66,839 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 66,839 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low water (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 62,258 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 62,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,754 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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 61,754 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,146 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 61,146 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,252 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,986 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,033 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,443 miles

Bonnet release lever broken but still able to open bonnet

Bonnet stay securing device broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 40,443 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet release lever broken but still able to open bonnet

Bonnet stay securing device broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear of exhaust back box badly corroded and shedding its skins

TYRES - 185/60R15

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,329 miles

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

engine covers

offside front radiator supporting bracket damaged

rear exhaust outer skin deterioated

Fail 19 Feb 2016 39,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers

offside front radiator supporting bracket damaged

rear exhaust outer skin deterioated

Pass 14 Feb 2015 34,239 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,133 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 30,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 23,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 23,690 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,504 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 20,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 19,983 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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AX08 CVZ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX08 CVZ, 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 AX08 CVZ registered?

AX08 CVZ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AX08 CVZ safe to buy?

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