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2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,151 mi
Last recorded66,151 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 VPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 66,151 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamps cloudy

Fail 12 May 2026 66,088 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co and lambda readings very high blocking emissions machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamps cloudy

Pass 27 May 2025 65,140 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing/corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlamps cloudy

Fail 20 May 2025 65,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing/corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlamps cloudy

Pass 29 Apr 2024 63,820 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2023 62,063 miles

Offside headlamp cloudy

Fail 5 May 2023 62,063 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp cloudy

Pass 4 May 2022 60,746 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 59,500 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 57,818 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 55,774 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 55,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 53,331 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 50,834 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2016 48,680 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,359 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 48,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear Outer slight cut in tyre wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear unevenly and tread starting to split

Pass 8 May 2015 41,543 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 41,543 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 32,863 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,471 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 26,694 miles

oil leaks on engine. bonnet damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2012 26,694 miles

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

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

oil leaks on engine. n/s/f door checkstrap loose. n/s mirror glass broken. bonnet damaged. OIL ON MINIMUM

Pass 9 Dec 2011 19,554 miles

oil leaks on engine/OIL ON MINIMUM. bonnet dented

Fail 9 Dec 2011 19,554 miles

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

oil leaks on engine/OIL ON MINIMUM. bonnet dented

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 VPN is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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