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BL08 NSK

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,811 mi
Last recorded64,811 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 NSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,811 miles

Exhaust back box support strap broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,148 miles

Back box support bracket broken

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 57,148 miles

Back box support bracket broken

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,517 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,878 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 43,878 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides outer edges/outer walls weak/cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,078 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,661 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 28,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 24,678 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 24,678 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 14,096 miles

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 NSK is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NSK, 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 NSK registered?

BL08 NSK is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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