2008 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · AV08 LCL
2008 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 120,769 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV08 LCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 120,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV08 LCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C3 (AV08 LCL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
AV08 LCL Mileage History
- 06/10/2023170,029 mi
- 06/10/2023170,029 mi
- 11/10/2024113,049 mi-56,980 mi
- 13/10/2025120,769 mi+7,720 mi
- 13/10/2025120,769 mi
Average of roughly -24,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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