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BL57 OEW

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,739 mi
Last recorded62,739 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 OEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,739 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,213 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f anti roll bar link boot perishing.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 56,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f anti roll bar link boot perishing.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 51,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

o/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 46,070 miles

front pads getting low.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 46,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front pads getting low.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 37,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 8,250 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,268 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 29,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 26,222 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,603 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,780 miles

REAR SILENCER GETTING VERY RUSTY

Fail 9 Nov 2012 20,780 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR SILENCER GETTING VERY RUSTY

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,664 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 5,508 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 15,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 OEW is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc 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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

BL57 OEW is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is BL57 OEW safe to buy?

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