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BL08 ZZS

2008 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,254 mi
Last recorded64,254 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 64,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,120 miles

slight brake bind on rear wheels

Pass 4 Jul 2024 61,658 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes starting to debond

Pass 6 Jul 2023 61,443 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,091 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 61,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 60,205 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 60,203 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear band broked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,606 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to debond

Fail 13 Jul 2020 59,606 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes starting to debond

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,703 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 58,701 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn/split 185/60/15

Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,189 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 54,189 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 49,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,651 miles

N/s/r tyre starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,543 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,574 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,701 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 20,701 miles

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

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 ZZS is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 ZZS, 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 ZZS is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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