2008 Citroen C3 1.1L Petrol · CD04 JJD
2008 Citroen C3 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 123,558 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CD04 JJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 123,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CD04 JJD 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 (CD04 JJD) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
CD04 JJD Mileage History
- 30/01/202399,501 mi
- 01/02/2024114,118 mi+14,617 mi
- 01/02/2024114,118 mi
- 27/01/2025119,169 mi+5,051 mi
- 21/01/2026123,558 mi+4,389 mi
Average of roughly 8,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front suspension coil spring fractureSerious
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- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
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