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BF08 BAA

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,173 mi
Last recorded64,173 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 64,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 60,976 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 60,976 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,643 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,249 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,474 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 45,562 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,505 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,282 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,149 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,590 miles

Both front wiperblades split on th ends

N/S/F Brake disc corroding on inside face

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F Brake disc scored on outer face

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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BF08 BAA is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 BAA, 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 BF08 BAA registered?

BF08 BAA is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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