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BL57 MVS

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,693 mi
Last recorded57,693 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,693 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 57,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 54,168 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,571 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 14 Jan 2016 49,565 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Minor oil leak

Nearside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,945 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 44,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 40,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,313 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,654 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 19,821 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,989 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 27,989 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BL57 MVS is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL57 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

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

Is BL57 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 MVS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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