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BK08 BZV

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,346 mi
Last recorded77,346 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 BZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,346 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 77,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,425 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 74,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 71,866 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,363 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,194 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 60,194 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,360 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2018 53,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,969 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 48,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,350 miles

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 24 Mar 2016 46,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,945 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 27 Mar 2014 41,945 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,976 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 35,976 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs rusted and pads wearing thin

o/s front wiper blade split

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,881 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2012 35,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers weak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres developed crackes

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,469 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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BK08 BZV is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK08 BZV, 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 BK08 BZV registered?

BK08 BZV is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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