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AX08 EYL

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,661 mi
Last recorded75,661 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 EYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 75,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 75,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high manual adjuster not adjusting light (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 75,616 miles

Emissions not tested excessive amount off smoke from exhaust didnt do second test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high manual adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,078 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,128 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,938 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine air intake pipes not connected

Fail 18 Jul 2017 58,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cover missing o/side side repeater

engine air intake pipes not connected

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,334 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,851 miles

off side front wing damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,868 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 38,839 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust braket broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,248 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 32,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,523 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 EYL is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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