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BN08 UCT

2008 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,804 mi
Last recorded112,804 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,804 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,204 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 111,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,635 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 98,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 86,466 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust rear mounting corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2015 86,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust rear mounting corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 69,968 miles

N/S head light adjuster broken

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 54,012 miles

N/S front tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 54,012 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S front tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 39,557 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 39,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 27,795 miles

front apron panel not fully secure

shallow cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2011 27,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear apron panels not fully secure

front brake discs worn

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 UCT is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN08 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

BN08 UCT is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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