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AF08 YFT

2008 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

215,083 mi
Last recorded215,083 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2020 215,083 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front top shock mount has slight movement

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2019 201,060 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Hand brake lever near end of travel

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded through but not blowing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 184,561 miles

Backbox deteriorated

Front wishbone bushes both sides deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre close to limit

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 170,099 miles

Advise: injector/exhaust leaking?

Offside Front top shock mount sqeaking.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 170,095 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise: injector/exhaust leaking?

Offside Front top shock mount sqeaking.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 154,498 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 134,686 miles

OSF & NSR wheels slightly distorted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear service brakes grabbing slightly on the RBT

Fail 7 Mar 2014 134,684 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear service brakes grabbing slightly on the RBT

OSF & NSR wheels slightly distorted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 111,827 miles

possible play in front suspension arms.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 111,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

possible play in front suspension arms.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,280 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 91,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,041 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YFT is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YFT, 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 YFT is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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