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BK08 GNF

2008 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,487 mi
Last recorded133,487 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 GNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 133,487 miles

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 133,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 126,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 121,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 112,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 95,623 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad missing.Pedal has ribbed face.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust manifold heat shield and inlet pipes insecure.

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn low in inner tread area.

Offside headlamp condensated.

Tyre size ..195/60/15

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2014 95,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti slip pad missing.Pedal has ribbed face.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine fumes in engine area.

Exhaust manifold heat shield and inlet pipes insecure.

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn low in inner tread area.

Offside headlamp condensated.

Tyre size ..195/60/15

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 78,072 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 78,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2012 60,913 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,471 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 GNF is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK08 GNF, 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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BK08 GNF is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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