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BD08 UFW

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,290 mi
Last recorded155,290 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 155,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 139,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 138,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 132,036 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes close to limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter weeping grease

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both sun visors poorly supported

Fail 2 Oct 2019 132,036 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes close to limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter weeping grease

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both sun visors poorly supported

Pass 1 Jun 2018 119,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both sun visors poorly supported

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 119,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both sun visors poorly supported

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 104,556 miles

O/s/r suspension spring slightly corroded.

Fail 13 May 2017 104,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/s/r tyre out of shape.

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

O/s/r suspension spring slightly corroded.

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

Pass 25 May 2016 77,335 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 77,335 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 64,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 28 May 2015 64,305 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 31 May 2014 53,867 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,370 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,321 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,577 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 UFW is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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