2008 Citroen C3 1.1L Petrol · BL57 WPY
2008 Citroen C3 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 64,579 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL57 WPY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 64,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL57 WPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C3 (BL57 WPY) between January 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
BL57 WPY Mileage History
- 15/01/20119,539 mi
- 21/01/201211,898 mi+2,359 mi
- 21/01/201211,898 mi
- 21/01/201314,655 mi+2,757 mi
- 16/01/201421,116 mi+6,461 mi
- 16/01/201421,116 mi
- 20/01/201527,136 mi+6,020 mi
- 20/01/201527,136 mi
- 20/01/201633,902 mi+6,766 mi
- 20/01/201633,902 mi
- 20/01/201738,649 mi+4,747 mi
- 23/01/201843,479 mi+4,830 mi
- 22/01/201948,214 mi+4,735 mi
- 22/01/201948,214 mi
- 24/01/202051,546 mi+3,332 mi
- 14/01/202155,889 mi+4,343 mi
- 20/01/202259,544 mi+3,655 mi
- 20/01/202259,544 mi
- 18/01/202360,916 mi+1,372 mi
- 16/01/202461,746 mi+830 mi
- 15/01/202563,493 mi+1,747 mi
- 06/01/202664,579 mi+1,086 mi
Average of roughly 3,675 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front suspension coil spring fractureSerious
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- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
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- 1.4 TU3 petrol cylinder head gasket oil leakageModerate
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