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CA08 BSU

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

200,656 mi
Last recorded200,656 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 200,656 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 200,653 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))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 193,153 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 184,558 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 184,553 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 178,150 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 178,141 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 172,411 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 172,411 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 159,387 miles

lower gearbox stabiliser broken

Fail 18 Jul 2018 159,387 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lower gearbox stabiliser broken

Pass 20 Jul 2017 154,553 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 134,882 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 134,882 miles

Offside coil spring broken rear (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,018 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,293 miles

Oil leak

Rearexhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rearexhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 10 Apr 2013 69,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,012 miles

Condensation in n/s headlamp

Fail 11 Apr 2012 44,011 miles

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

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

Condensation in n/s headlamp

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,609 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 24,609 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CA08 BSU is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CA08 BSU, 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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CA08 BSU is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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