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BF08 AYY

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,157 mi
Last recorded96,157 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 AYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 96,157 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

upper stop light in/op

Fail 7 Oct 2020 96,156 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

upper stop light in/op

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,687 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 87,687 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,725 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,089 miles

Oil leak

Oil sump has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2018 66,089 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Oil sump has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,049 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,575 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 48,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 44,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,467 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,264 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection on adult belt.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 31,264 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection on adult belt.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,494 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 21,494 miles

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

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

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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BF08 AYY is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF08 AYY, 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 BF08 AYY registered?

BF08 AYY is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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