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AF08 YEG

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,575 mi
Last recorded104,575 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 104,575 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 100,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,687 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 98,687 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,847 miles

Clutch is slipping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,874 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 96,874 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is corroded at blowing at the front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 93,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

COOLANT TANK VERY LOW

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

LOWER ENGINE COVERED IN OIL

NO OIL ON DIP STICK +1 LT TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 93,329 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

COOLANT TANK VERY LOW

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

LOWER ENGINE COVERED IN OIL

NO OIL ON DIP STICK +1 LT TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -WEARING SMOOTH ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,295 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 74,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine noisy

Fail 23 Feb 2017 57,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,615 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water on glass (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,315 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting detached

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,032 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracke broken/system still supported

sump rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,464 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 34,447 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,199 miles

front tyres low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,046 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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AF08 YEG is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 53,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF08 YEG, 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 18 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF08 YEG is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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