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BD58 CNJ

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,522 mi
Last recorded117,522 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 CNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 117,522 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 117,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 114,173 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 114,160 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of outer sills weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 105,576 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating brake pedal "creeps" under load (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of outer sills weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 98,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 98,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,494 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 94,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the centre section to the rear at the join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod has slight play in the ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and hanging off

Fail 30 Nov 2018 89,647 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod has slight play in the ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and hanging off

Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,307 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,357 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,777 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,777 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,148 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 56,148 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,516 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 44,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,823 miles

front brake disks rusting on inner edge

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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BD58 CNJ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BD58 CNJ, 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 BD58 CNJ registered?

BD58 CNJ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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