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YY57 MUU

2008 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,772 mi
Last recorded87,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 MUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 87,772 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2019 87,772 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 81,151 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 81,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,247 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,296 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,898 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,286 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,334 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,868 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 21 Jan 2013 40,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,974 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 24,216 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,216 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YY57 MUU is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY57 MUU, 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 YY57 MUU registered?

YY57 MUU is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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