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BD08 ECY

2008 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,612 mi
Last recorded36,612 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 ECY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 36,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 36,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 31,323 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 30,369 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 30,357 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 29,262 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 28,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 26,610 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 25,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,925 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 20,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,807 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 16,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 13,654 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 10,643 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 10,643 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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BD08 ECY is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD08 ECY, 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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BD08 ECY is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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