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AY08 LFZ

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,085 mi
Last recorded110,085 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 110,085 miles

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

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 110,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 13 Jan 2023 104,920 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 99,150 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 99,147 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,639 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 93,637 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 87,442 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 87,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,738 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front flexi (7.1.2)

undertray loose

Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,290 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 67,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,423 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 59,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 52,899 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,627 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,627 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,213 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2013 42,213 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,595 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 32,595 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,985 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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AY08 LFZ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY08 LFZ, 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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What year was AY08 LFZ registered?

AY08 LFZ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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