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BD08 WSZ

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,302 mi
Last recorded80,302 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 80,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 80,302 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Jet re-aligned (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,245 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,264 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,133 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 62,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective before rear box mount is detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 58,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,004 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 52,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,441 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wear on inner and outer edges ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking on main tread and sidewalls

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 47,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively chattering across screen (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wear on inner and outer edges ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on main tread and sidewalls

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,262 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 39,262 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,444 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake pads low

ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorating

ns mirror cracked

oil leAK

os and ns rear child seats fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 31,444 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose brake hose through to cords (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted

front brake pads low

ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorating

ns mirror cracked

oil leAK

os and ns rear child seats fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 22,437 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 22,437 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,252 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,144 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 13,143 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,361 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 WSZ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WSZ, 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 WSZ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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