MOT Status
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81,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive-belt cracking
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front front section arch liner insecure.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Within inner tread.
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil leak
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Drive-belt cracking
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front front section arch liner insecure.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Within inner tread.
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil leak
Front bumper damage
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front bumper damage
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front grill in front bumper broken
Central Rear rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps needs bulb replacing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front grill in front bumper broken
Central Rear rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Front unable to see front pads
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front unable to see front pads
Both Rear Bump Stops missing
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Both Rear Bump Stops missing
Handbrake travel slightly high, adjustment required
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak upper engine
Slight play on both front inner steering arms
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspect Injector Seal Leak ( No Visual )
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
oil leak
front brake discs are worn and scored
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
front brake discs are worn and scored
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has radial cracks
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has radial cracks
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside/offside front washers partially blocked
offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
injector blowing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres walls perished
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL08 OYZ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 OYZ, 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 OYZ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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