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BL08 DOJ

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,966 mi
Last recorded85,966 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 DOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2022 85,966 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight switch worn

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Bump stops missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lights inop

Pass 12 Dec 2021 83,328 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 98,071 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone mount removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate broken and delamminated no longer reflective (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended i it is potentially dangerous to interfere with normal operation of seatbelts (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,511 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 1 Dec 2020 79,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cut to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 1 May 2019 67,553 miles

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

damage to near side door, off side rear sill and arch

high rear lamp not working

reverse lights not working

suspect fault with air bag light came on once

Fail 1 May 2019 67,553 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

damage to near side door, off side rear sill and arch

high rear lamp not working

reverse lights not working

suspect fault with air bag light came on once

Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,677 miles

centre rear high lamp not working

Fail 17 Apr 2018 60,677 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre rear high lamp not working

Pass 2 May 2017 54,041 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,571 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 40,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,421 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jun 2011 29,044 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 DOJ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DOJ, 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 DOJ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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