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BF08 KCA

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 143,509 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 143,509 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 136,369 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 136,369 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 130,244 miles

Front Windscreen wipers not tested.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear bump stops missing near & off sides.

Rear coil springs corroded near & off sides.

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2019 130,244 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185.60.15 both edges worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wipers not tested.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear bump stops missing near & off sides.

Rear coil springs corroded near & off sides.

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2018 119,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 119,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,680 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 108,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 96,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,619 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,276 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,611 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 46,503 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,605 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

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 KCA is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 KCA, 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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BF08 KCA is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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