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BV08 VMY

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,042 mi
Last recorded154,042 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 154,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 138,932 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 134,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 134,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 130,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 130,267 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 125,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 117,871 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 117,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Near Side hand brake significantly lower brake reading to Off side

Pass 14 Feb 2019 110,235 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 110,235 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 101,828 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 101,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,921 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,793 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 75,793 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,846 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,345 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 65,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 58,198 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 47,818 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 35,081 miles

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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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BV08 VMY is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BV08 VMY, 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 BV08 VMY registered?

BV08 VMY is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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