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BF08 FSX

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,710 mi
Last recorded42,710 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 42,710 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 42,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 42,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 40,153 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 38,387 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 36,140 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 34,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 33,304 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 30,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,168 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 27,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,043 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,494 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 14,645 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 11,626 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,365 miles

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 FSX is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

BF08 FSX is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BF08 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 FSX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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