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AO08 BWP

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,115 mi
Last recorded96,115 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 96,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,443 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 89,442 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 86,583 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 86,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,843 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 79,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,467 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 18 Aug 2020 76,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,687 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 72,687 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on indicates fault in system (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,557 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,383 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both sides ()

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2017 66,383 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both sides ()

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,669 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

stone cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 20 Mar 2015 54,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

stone cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,138 miles

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

both rear sus bumpstops missing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,250 miles

all tyres perishing/cuts/uneven wearin treads

osr bumpstop missing

Fail 22 Mar 2013 37,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres perishing/cuts/uneven wearin treads

osr bumpstop missing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,598 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,961 miles

front brake discs starting to wear/ corrode

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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AO08 BWP is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AO08 BWP, 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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AO08 BWP is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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