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BL08 CSU

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,786 mi
Last recorded76,786 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 CSU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 76,786 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 76,786 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,340 miles

rear seats stowed, unable to check seat belts

Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,932 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 67,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seats folded belt not checked

Fail 22 Jun 2023 67,288 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seats folded belt not checked

Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,722 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,167 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear link arm bushes perished

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,898 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,471 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front o/s + n/s wiper blades getting worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 40,514 miles

Front wiper blades getting worn + rear.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 28,891 miles

n/s rear tyre stating to split on tread edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 9,240 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 3,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 3,748 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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BL08 CSU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 69,944 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL08 CSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL08 CSU registered?

BL08 CSU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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