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BV08 WNW

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,850 mi
Last recorded63,850 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 63,850 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 63,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,586 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 62,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine oil level - not reaching dip stick - 0.75 Ltr added to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 52,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 51,435 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front wipers slight smear

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 51,435 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front wipers slight smear

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 48,184 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 48,184 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,998 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 44,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,206 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 40,206 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,234 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,433 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 32,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,285 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,436 miles

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 WNW is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WNW, 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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BV08 WNW is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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