2008 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · RY08 VFP
2008 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 87,417 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY08 VFP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2025
- 87,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY08 VFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C3 (RY08 VFP) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to center seal (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
RY08 VFP Mileage History
- 25/08/202283,681 mi
- 21/08/202387,376 mi+3,695 mi
- 29/10/202587,417 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 1,175 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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