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BD08 XYT

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

103,333 mi
Last recorded103,333 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 103,333 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 103,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges ( no cords showing ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 96,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 93,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heavely corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 93,803 miles

Emissions unable to be completed test aborted by emissions machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heavely corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heavely corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 83,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heavely corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 83,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear metal object in tyre

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

exhaust heavely corroded

Pass 15 May 2021 77,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 May 2021 77,489 miles

exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 71,285 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2020 71,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 64,528 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 30 May 2019 64,528 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,747 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively has been fitted incorrectly, taught on full steering lock (1.6 (d))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

coolant leak

rear exhaust corroded

starting fault intermittent

Fail 1 Jun 2018 58,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective possibly twisted (7.1.2 (e))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively has been fitted incorrectly, taught on full steering lock (1.6 (d))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

coolant leak

rear exhaust corroded

starting fault intermittent

Pass 22 May 2017 51,536 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 51,536 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2016 44,856 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 39,476 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 33,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 May 2013 27,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 May 2013 27,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 22,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 May 2012 22,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 May 2011 16,444 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 16,444 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XYT is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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