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BL08 FZK

2008 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,017 mi
Last recorded43,017 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 43,017 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 43,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 39,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 39,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 35,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 31,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,139 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 31,139 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,473 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 30,469 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 29,710 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2019 29,710 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor faulty (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor faulty (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2018 28,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 27,062 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 26 May 2017 27,062 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light inop

Pass 17 May 2016 25,324 miles

Nearside Front cracked and perished

Offside Front cracked and perished

Rear silencer poor condition

Upper high level brake light inop

Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,219 miles

rears silencor poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2015 23,219 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rears silencor poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,080 miles

OSR INDI SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 14,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FZK is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FZK, 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 BL08 FZK registered?

BL08 FZK is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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