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BL08 AZB

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,550 mi
Last recorded93,550 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 AZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 93,550 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 93,547 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 82,973 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 82,669 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2020 73,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 64,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 51,944 miles

EML LIGHT ON

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside WIPER TOO BIG

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

Rear WIPER BROKEN

Fail 19 May 2017 51,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EML LIGHT ON

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside WIPER TOO BIG

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear WIPER BROKEN

Pass 16 May 2016 46,952 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking & perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,848 miles

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,688 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 37,688 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,844 miles

Bonnet stay hinge clip and bracket damaged/broken.

Sidewall damage to all tyres.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 32,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet stay hinge clip and bracket damaged/broken.

Sidewall damage to all tyres.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,012 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 27,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,928 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and front brakes noisey in operation.

Front tyres worn on edges,nearside front punctured in shoulder.

Sidewall damage to nearside front and nearside rear tyres.

String of official stickers down nearside of windscreen reduce visibility.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 20,928 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs corroded and front brakes noisey in operation.

Front tyres worn on edges,nearside front punctured in shoulder.

Sidewall damage to nearside front and nearside rear tyres.

String of official stickers down nearside of windscreen reduce visibility.

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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BL08 AZB is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BL08 AZB, 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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BL08 AZB is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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