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BL57 OGD

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,708 mi
Last recorded64,708 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 64,708 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,643 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 62,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 60,699 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 58,214 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 58,212 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 57,691 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but the system is still supported

Pass 28 Feb 2020 48,511 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,511 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advice replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advice replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,289 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,658 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 44,658 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 41,742 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 38,234 miles

oil leak from front right hand corner of engine

Fail 6 Jan 2014 33,348 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are perished

slight oil leak from front corner of engine

Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,348 miles

both rear tyres are perished

slight oil leak from front corner of engine

Pass 12 Jan 2013 28,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 22,351 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,254 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 OGD is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OGD, 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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BL57 OGD is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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