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AJ08 YOG

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,215 mi
Last recorded95,215 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YOG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 95,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 93,912 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 92,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 91,091 miles

Central Front surface rust on sub frame

Central Rear varies places on or around axle got surface rust

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 91,091 miles

Central Front surface rust on sub frame

Central Rear varies places on or around axle got surface rust

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 89,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 88,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,511 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,407 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,332 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,475 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,006 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,614 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 66,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,653 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,856 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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AJ08 YOG is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AJ08 YOG, 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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AJ08 YOG is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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