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AF08 YFW

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,433 mi
Last recorded58,433 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,433 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 56,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,543 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 53,820 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,547 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 49,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,109 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 45,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,138 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has serverely deteriorated

high level brake light is not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,309 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall

Nearside windscreen wiper starting to split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 27,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,341 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 YFW is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 YFW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF08 YFW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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