2008 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · NY08 MFZ
2008 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 71,666 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NY08 MFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 71,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NY08 MFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C3 (NY08 MFZ) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NY08 MFZ Mileage History
- 25/11/202258,680 mi
- 24/11/202361,171 mi+2,491 mi
- 23/11/202467,674 mi+6,503 mi
- 07/05/202671,655 mi+3,981 mi
- 07/05/202671,666 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front suspension coil spring fractureSerious
High salt corrosion and speed cushions on UK roads cause the front coil springs to fracture prematurely near the lower cup seat. In severe cases, the broken spring coil uncoils and punctures the front tyre, prompting DVSA safety recall R/2005/033 to fit protective catch plates.
- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
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