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AX08 FZY

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

147,849 mi
Last recorded147,849 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 147,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 20 Mar 2020 144,515 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside 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))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 144,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint mounting loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 137,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 137,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 132,394 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 132,393 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 126,650 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 126,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 125,606 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 125,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 117,694 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 106,755 miles

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear coil starting to corrode

rear silencer badly corroded pre box hanger broken

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,829 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front tyres getting low

rear silencer casing split

Fail 5 Jul 2013 89,829 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front tyres getting low

rear silencer casing split

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,268 miles

both n/s and o/s rear suspension bump stops missing

corrosion around sump and also oil resisdue

corrosion to rear exhaust back, rear support bracket and also gearbox bracket

front bumper grill damaged

slight surface corrosion to n/s/r suspension coil spring

topped up 1 litre of engine oil prior to mot test

Fail 17 Jul 2012 70,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both n/s and o/s rear suspension bump stops missing

corrosion around sump and also oil resisdue

corrosion to rear exhaust back, rear support bracket and also gearbox bracket

engine k light on and also has misfire

front bumper grill damaged

slight surface corrosion to n/s/r suspension coil spring

topped up 1 litre of engine oil prior to mot test

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 51,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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 FZY is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AX08 FZY, 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 FZY is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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