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BD08 KAU

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,778 mi
Last recorded78,778 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,778 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Jun 2018 78,778 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 78,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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 31 May 2017 73,045 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 73,045 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 66,839 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 61,520 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 61,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 57,362 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 53,625 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 53,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 45,556 miles

nearside rear tyre has age cracks in

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2012 45,556 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks in

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2011 35,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre brake light doesnt work

oil level low

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 KAU is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD08 KAU, 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 KAU is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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