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BG58 MWY

2008 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,655 mi
Last recorded86,655 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 MWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,187 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 81,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,946 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 65,356 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 52,748 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres right on the legal limit ( recommend replaement ) 175/65R14

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,748 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres right on the legal limit ( recommend replaement ) 175/65R14

Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,300 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,968 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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BG58 MWY is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MWY, 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 BG58 MWY registered?

BG58 MWY is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is BG58 MWY safe to buy?

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