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BG08 VSA

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,920 mi
Last recorded95,920 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 95,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 92,748 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules on both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 92,749 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules on both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 88,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 84,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 79,302 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 73,192 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 73,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 67,628 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 63,957 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 63,957 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2018 61,866 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,528 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 57,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,081 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 45,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,025 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,965 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,945 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,848 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 VSA is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 BG08 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

BG08 VSA is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BG08 VSA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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