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AX08 MLV

2008 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,306 mi
Last recorded100,306 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 MLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,306 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 95,067 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 94,996 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,213 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,078 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,683 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 66,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,438 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 34,751 miles

o/s/r tyre inner side wall /tread cracks to chords in several places

Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,830 miles

O/S/R TYRE SHORT DEEP SPLITS ADVISE NEW TYRE REQUIRED

Fail 19 Jul 2011 26,826 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

O/S/R TYRE SHORT DEEP SPLITS ADVISE NEW TYRE REQUIRED

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 MLV is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX08 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

AX08 MLV is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is AX08 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 MLV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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