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BD08 GHZ

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,141 mi
Last recorded107,141 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 107,141 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded in poor condition

Fail 22 May 2017 107,021 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear coil spring corroded - lower coil

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2016 93,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 82,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 75,650 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 75,650 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 56,663 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 56,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 40,124 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Fronth brake pads LOOK very low

Fail 22 May 2012 40,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs pitted

Fronth brake pads LOOK very low

Fail 19 Apr 2011 28,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,602 miles

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 GHZ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BD08 GHZ, 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 BD08 GHZ registered?

BD08 GHZ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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