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BL57 MWU

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,498 mi
Last recorded72,498 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 72,498 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,356 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,500 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,377 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 44,434 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 44,340 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange Broken away from Exhaust (7.1.2)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Emissions not tested Due to Exhaust Condition (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 39,695 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,700 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,814 miles

unable to check nearside rear adult seat belts child seats fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2013 23,754 miles

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

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

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

unable to check nearside rear adult seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,195 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 7 Mar 2012 20,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,950 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 14,914 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2010 9,752 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 9 Mar 2010 9,752 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 MWU is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL57 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

BL57 MWU is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2008.

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