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BN08 UCL

2008 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,638 mi
Last recorded49,638 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 49,638 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine slight oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2022 44,614 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2021 38,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Backbox outer skin corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 38,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Backbox outer skin corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 36,228 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 36,228 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 36,199 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 36,199 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,390 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,352 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 30,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,949 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 29,914 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,158 miles

O/Side wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,983 miles

O/S/Wiper deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2011 16,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN08 UCL is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN08 UCL, 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 BN08 UCL registered?

BN08 UCL is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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