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BL57 HRO

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,101 mi
Last recorded68,101 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 HRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,101 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 68,101 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,695 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 59,781 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,859 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 55,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside tyres cracking, nearside tyre also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,968 miles

Offside Front Outer Cv gaiter slightly insecure on outer edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,860 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,527 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 42,527 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 18 Dec 2014 37,355 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 37,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,333 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 25,196 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 18,778 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,546 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 14,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BL57 HRO is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL57 HRO, 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 BL57 HRO registered?

BL57 HRO is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is BL57 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 HRO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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