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BL57 WPY

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,579 mi
Last recorded64,579 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 64,579 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 63,493 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 61,746 miles

Corrosion Building Underside Vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,916 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 59,544 miles

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

nearside washers weak

Fail 20 Jan 2022 59,544 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside washers weak

Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 24 Jan 2020 51,546 miles

Offside Rear tyre pesrihed on inner side waa cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,214 miles

Front Discs are corroded

Front oil leaks

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 48,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Discs are corroded

Front oil leaks

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,479 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,649 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,902 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 33,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,136 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 27,136 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,116 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 21,116 miles

Offside 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 21 Jan 2013 14,655 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 11,898 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 11,898 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 9,539 miles

front discs in poor condition inner face

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 WPY is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WPY, 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 WPY registered?

BL57 WPY is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is BL57 WPY safe to buy?

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