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BL57 OGR

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

55,367 mi
Last recorded55,367 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 OGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 55,367 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 55,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 52,825 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 51,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 49,119 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 46,404 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 46,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 45,010 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 41,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 38,741 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 36,275 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak rear of engine around water pump area

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm front Bush Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush starting to split no excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant outlet housing area

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm front Bush Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 36,275 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak rear of engine around water pump area

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm front Bush Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush starting to split no excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant outlet housing area

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm front Bush Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 33,778 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 33,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 30,773 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,027 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 28,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 25,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2015 25,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 21,591 miles

coolant level very low

Pass 3 Jan 2013 18,250 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 14,784 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)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 14,784 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,403 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 OGR is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OGR, 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 OGR is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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