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2008 Citroen C3 1.1L Petrol · DU08 ABV

DU08 ABV

2008 Citroen C3 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 45,791 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model
CITROEN C3
Year / Origin
2008 · Shrewsbury
MOT Status
Valid until 24/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage
45,791 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/01/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1124cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of passes over the last four years. The most recent test on 14 November 2025 at 45,791 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the car failed a test on 5 November 2025, the record shows no specific defects for that failure, suggesting a clerical error or a minor issue resolved immediately. The mileage is exceptionally low for an 18 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,544 miles per year. The odometer readings show a consistent and light usage pattern, increasing from 38,571 miles in November 2022 to 45,791 miles by November 2025. This steady, low-volume accumulation indicates the car has not been subjected to heavy motorway wear or sudden bursts of high usage. Low mileage on a vehicle of this age often masks risks associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should specifically inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check for binding calipers, as inactivity can cause these components to seize. Rubber components, including suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyre sidewalls, may have perished due to age rather than wear. The absence of any advisories or failures regarding structural integrity or corrosion is positive for a 2008 model. However, the lack of recorded defects over several years suggests a very light or perhaps superficial testing regime. A physical inspection should focus on fluid degradation and the condition of the battery, as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from premature electrical failure and oil sludge buildup.

DU08 ABV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
  • 45,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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DU08 ABV Mileage History

  1. 25/11/202238,571 mi
  2. 07/11/202341,406 mi+2,835 mi
  3. 11/11/202443,782 mi+2,376 mi
  4. 05/11/202545,761 mi+1,979 mi
  5. 14/11/202545,791 mi+30 mi

Average of roughly 2,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DU08 ABV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 15:35
MOT Analysis

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 (DU08 ABV) between November 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 November 2025 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: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.

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