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YY08 PFX

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

106,348 mi
Last recorded106,348 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 PFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 106,348 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 106,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 105,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 104,425 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 104,424 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear box blowing excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 102,065 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 102,061 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 98,646 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 98,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,028 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 95,172 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 95,162 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel arch shield missing

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 91,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damage close to limits (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside sill/lower wing damage

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 91,409 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damage close to limits (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside sill/lower wing damage

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,241 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 85,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,520 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,393 miles

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Outer c.v. gaiter clip slightly loose

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,217 miles

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

front undertrays damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2015 62,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front undertrays damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,515 miles

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

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

front exhaust joint badly deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2014 53,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front exhaust joint badly deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,180 miles

n/s/f tyre is deterioated

Fail 20 Jun 2013 46,180 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre is deterioated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,965 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,147 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 26,147 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

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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YY08 PFX is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YY08 PFX, 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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YY08 PFX is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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