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BL57 MVC

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,836 mi
Last recorded35,836 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 35,836 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 24,891 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 17,721 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 17,721 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,043 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewall shows sights of cracking.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 15,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres outer sidewall shows sights of cracking.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 12,324 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 8,624 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 5,240 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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BL57 MVC is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

BL57 MVC is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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