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AX08 DWC

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,013 mi
Last recorded87,013 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 87,013 miles

Coil spring corroded All four front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 87,013 miles

Coil spring corroded All four front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,376 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,336 miles

air box insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2016 75,336 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken & insecure

air box insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,358 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger bracket broken

Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,357 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,936 miles

Exhaust bracket broken on rear section of exhaust system

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 68,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust bracket broken on rear section of exhaust system

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,160 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,155 miles

exhaust back box mounting strap badley corroded

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,949 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 DWC is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AX08 DWC, 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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AX08 DWC is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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