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BL57 WPZ

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,643 mi
Last recorded81,643 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 81,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit ( noted wear to discs ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 81,643 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers fail to clear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit ( noted wear to discs ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,196 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges of tread ( nearside most ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 76,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges of tread ( nearside most ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,332 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,959 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 63,959 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,146 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,245 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 49,245 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,522 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 36,522 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,564 miles

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

nearside rear sill damage

Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WPZ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WPZ, 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 WPZ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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