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BG57 MFN

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,239 mi
Last recorded129,239 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 MFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022 129,239 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail upper spring bearing worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 27 Oct 2021 115,467 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 27 Oct 2021 115,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,443 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Bracket Snapped But Secure

Fail 19 Oct 2020 97,443 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Bracket Snapped But Secure

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,697 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 82,697 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,856 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 66,856 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,297 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 49,297 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly split/deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,729 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 46,729 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,453 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,115 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 22,093 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 15,596 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 8,873 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 8,490 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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BG57 MFN is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG57 MFN, 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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BG57 MFN is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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