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R8 AHU

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,488 mi
Last recorded89,488 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 AHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 89,488 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box front bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear exhaust box rear bracket

manufactures covers covering testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2025 85,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

manufactures covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2025 85,410 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 79,459 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 79,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 75,706 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 75,702 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,452 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,282 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 68,281 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,924 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 49,717 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,559 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 25,116 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,116 miles

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 20 Jan 2016 25,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,062 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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R8 AHU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,950 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 R8 AHU, 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 15 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R8 AHU registered?

R8 AHU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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