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2008 CITROEN C3
General Information
- Registration DF08DSE
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1124cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 62,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened upside down (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
16 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 56,255 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 56,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 52,264 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2024 18 Jun 202620 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 45,629 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 38,638 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket corroded away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 38,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall badly cracked and perished 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket corroded away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 35,678 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021 18 Jun 202630 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 33,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
21 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 27,717 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2020 18 Jun 202618 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 29,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 24,170 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019 18 Jun 202610 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 19,527 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 17,495 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017 18 Jun 202623 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 16,281 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 14,530 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2015 18 Jun 202616 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 12,373 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 10,486 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2013 18 Jun 202621 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 7,772 MI
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DF08DSE was registered on 2008-07-26
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