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BK08 ULM

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,865 mi
Last recorded55,865 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ULM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 54,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 53,323 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 53,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall & tread perrished excessively causing large cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 52,195 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 50,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 48,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 46,542 miles

Rear rear number plate as cracks on it but can sill read it

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,418 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,063 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,919 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,772 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,772 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,123 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 22,123 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,656 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 ULM is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

BK08 ULM is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BK08 ULM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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