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BF08 KCJ

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,653 mi
Last recorded69,653 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,653 miles

Front Front bumper slightly loose but secure

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade rubbers slight splitting but clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight inner bead buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm bushes perishing and slight lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm bushes perishing and slight lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,419 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm bushes cracking and perishing but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Slight damage to the rear light unit but does not emit any white light

Pass 17 Apr 2024 64,863 miles

Front Front bumper outer cover loose in its fixing but not likely to come apart

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front suspension lower arm bonded bushes starting to perish but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Head lamp unit slightly loose but still secure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 64,861 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front bumper outer cover loose in its fixing but not likely to come apart

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front suspension lower arm bonded bushes starting to perish but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Head lamp unit slightly loose but still secure

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth below 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2023 61,883 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 58,270 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,279 miles

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

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

rear silence deteriorate

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 28 Feb 2020 46,689 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 44,622 miles

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,414 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2017 37,511 miles

corrosion to the exhaust

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Pass 9 May 2016 33,163 miles

Both the front tyres are worn on inner edge and cuts to the sidewalls

Corrosion to the exhaust

Front brake discs lipped

High level stop light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 18 May 2015 29,447 miles

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

corrosion to the rear exhaust

high level stop light not working

slight corrosion to the rear brake discs

Fail 22 May 2014 26,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tailpipe and box corroded,not blowing at present.

steel spare wheel rim was fitted to nearside rear when car was tested,(alloy wheel in boot,damaged and punchured

Pass 22 May 2014 26,565 miles

exhaust tailpipe and box corroded,not blowing at present.

steel spare wheel rim was fitted to nearside rear when car was tested,(alloy wheel in boot,damaged and punchured

Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,747 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 22,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,162 miles

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

all tyres perishing with age,recommend renewal.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,149 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 KCJ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KCJ, 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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BF08 KCJ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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