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AY58 YNE

2008 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,152 mi
Last recorded163,152 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 163,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 140,650 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2022 140,625 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 137,189 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2021 137,189 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 134,602 miles

oil leak

rear axle bushes little cracking

Fail 5 May 2020 134,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe is snaped (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n\s\r o\s\r shock absorbers have leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened o\s\f n\s\f wish bone bushes split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o\s\f track rod end has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged o\s\f n\s\f tyres down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear axle bushes little cracking

Pass 13 May 2019 129,431 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust coroding

Fail 13 May 2019 129,431 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust coroding

Pass 16 May 2018 124,428 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 124,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 123,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear back box outer casing has corrosion

Fail 17 May 2017 123,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear back box outer casing has corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2016 111,074 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,515 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,411 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 58,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,739 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,434 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,109 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 23,109 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 17,331 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 1 Aug 2011 17,314 miles

advise front brake inspection

nearside front outer sill damaged

no emissions printout available,printer failure.

slight damage offside front outer tyre wall

Fail 1 Aug 2011 17,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise front brake inspection

nearside front outer sill damaged

no emissions printout available,printer failure.

slight damage offside front outer tyre wall

Fail 28 Jul 2011 17,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads look low

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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AY58 YNE is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY58 YNE, 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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AY58 YNE is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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