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BW57 BYC

2008 Citroen C-crosser

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,331 mi
Last recorded171,331 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C-crosser87,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC-crosser
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 171,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 171,311 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 164,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 164,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing D-Bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 155,403 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 155,402 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 148,585 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 148,584 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 141,601 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 136,600 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 136,600 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 132,338 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

spare tyre worn

under body and suspension corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 128,964 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 128,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 124,619 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 121,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 121,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,866 miles

slight play in off side front steering rack end

Fail 21 Oct 2013 100,866 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in off side front steering rack end

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,555 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,454 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C-crosser?

Based on 49,278 MOT tests across 3,053 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,829
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 792
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 713
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 567
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BW57 BYC is a 2008 Citroen C-crosser in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C-crosser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 87,320 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 C-crosser fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW57 BYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C-crosser typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C-crosser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW57 BYC registered?

BW57 BYC is a 2008 Citroen C-crosser, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is BW57 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 BYC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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