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BG08 JXS

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,162 mi
Last recorded93,162 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2021 93,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 15 Mar 2020 82,119 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,593 miles

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

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

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

oil low

rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,923 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 May 2016 48,434 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 4 May 2016 48,434 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 20 May 2015 40,443 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 32,136 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

FRONT DISC LIP

Pass 2 May 2013 26,722 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 22,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 22,169 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 16,766 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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BG08 JXS is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG08 JXS, 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 BG08 JXS registered?

BG08 JXS is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is BG08 JXS safe to buy?

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