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BG58 BBV

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,324 mi
Last recorded75,324 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 BBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 75,324 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 75,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 70,079 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 70,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 66,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on inner & outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on inner & outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 66,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on inner & outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on inner & outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,905 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 62,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,778 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 56,978 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 56,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 53,712 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 45,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 41,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,605 miles

osr tyre on legal limit

backbox band broken but system still supported

center brake light out

front discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,230 miles

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

offside front gator clip loose

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 2 Oct 2014 33,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside front gator clip loose

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,627 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust strap corroded and broken

Fail 17 Oct 2013 28,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust strap corroded and broken

Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 23,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,885 miles

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

both rear tyre valves misaligned with wheel trims

Fail 17 Oct 2011 17,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyre valves misaligned with wheel trims

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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BG58 BBV is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG58 BBV, 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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BG58 BBV is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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