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BG08 DLO

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,873 mi
Last recorded72,873 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 DLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,873 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 72,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 69,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole ***Borderline pass/fail*** (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 66,641 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 66,624 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,638 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 63,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,255 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Intermittently faulty (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,199 miles

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

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

all rear head restraints missing at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2019 58,199 miles

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

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

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

all rear head restraints missing at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,438 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,449 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter clip deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 27 Apr 2017 50,449 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect PRS - Bulb re-positioned and fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter clip deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,367 miles

Rear exhaust mounting strap corroded and broken

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,318 miles

Nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter clip insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Pass 19 Apr 2014 33,082 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,862 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,151 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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BG08 DLO is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG08 DLO, 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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BG08 DLO is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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