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YY08 XRE

2008 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,621 mi
Last recorded75,621 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 XRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,276 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,077 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,116 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 55,737 miles

Front tyres cracking on inner side wall

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,321 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 43,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,964 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 32,800 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 32,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,461 miles

Bonet stay clip broken.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XRE is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YY08 XRE, 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 YY08 XRE registered?

YY08 XRE is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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