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BL08 FYK

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,684 mi
Last recorded132,684 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 132,684 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Pass 19 Jun 2025 131,614 miles

Front bumper loose

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly faded (4.4.3 (a))

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Jun 2025 131,614 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front bumper loose

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jun 2024 128,089 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 128,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 2mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 122,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jun 2023 122,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2022 118,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 118,516 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 113,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 16 Jun 2021 113,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 19 Jun 2020 109,922 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,772 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 84,718 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,291 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,188 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre perishing side walls

Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,064 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,630 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall - NOT exposing cords

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 FYK is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BL08 FYK, 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 FYK is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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