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BF08 KCV

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,296 mi
Last recorded40,296 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,296 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2026 40,290 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 32,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s f and o\s f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 27,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all wheels slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 27,614 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,597 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 27,480 miles

front brake discs rust on inner surface

Pass 8 Feb 2018 27,417 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 27,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,181 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,132 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,108 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,055 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,647 miles

All four tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake Discs slightly worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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 KCV is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BF08 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

BF08 KCV is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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