CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX57 EPA

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,473 mi
Last recorded45,473 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 EPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 45,473 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming adrift

Pass 15 Nov 2024 42,342 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming adrift

Fail 15 Nov 2024 42,342 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming adrift

Pass 21 Nov 2023 39,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 34,077 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 29,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,960 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 25,960 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre appears to be soft

Pass 2 Nov 2018 22,379 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2017 18,193 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 13,838 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,584 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 13,272 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 12,881 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 11,934 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 11,934 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 9,822 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2011 9,822 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,339 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX57 EPA is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX57 EPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX57 EPA?

You can check the full history of AX57 EPA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX57 EPA registered?

AX57 EPA is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is AX57 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 EPA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX57 EPA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX57 EPA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.