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BG58 VPK

2008 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,557 mi
Last recorded138,557 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 138,557 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 135,710 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 132,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 120,360 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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust deteriorated / corroded advise replace

Fail 23 Sep 2020 113,428 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust deteriorated / corroded advise replace

Pass 31 Aug 2019 108,134 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,835 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 103,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,539 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 96,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14T (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,231 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,504 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge check tracking 175/65/14H

Fail 10 Sep 2015 76,504 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge check tracking 175/65/14H

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,928 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,717 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 VPK is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG58 VPK, 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 VPK is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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