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AX57 GVO

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,011 mi
Last recorded108,011 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 GVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 108,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 107,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,332 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

centre stoplight inoperative

Pass 29 Jan 2018 95,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 86,182 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,617 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,386 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,825 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,886 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 27,783 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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AX57 GVO is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVO, 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 AX57 GVO registered?

AX57 GVO is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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