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BL08 ZFG

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,753 mi
Last recorded129,753 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 129,753 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 123,799 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 123,788 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front plate damaged (0.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 117,601 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 117,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 108,590 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 108,587 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 100,481 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 100,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,679 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 91,679 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,715 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisey (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,065 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 81,065 miles

Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,354 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,759 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,704 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 60,704 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,397 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 25,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,909 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 ZFG is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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