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BJ08 EZR

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,486 mi
Last recorded121,486 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 121,486 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 121,486 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flexi broken

Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,576 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 109,575 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 98,741 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,143 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 90,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,808 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre slight misshapen tread area

n/s rear wheel inner rim slight damage

Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,657 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 75,654 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,879 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 56,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 40,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 40,260 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre wall poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BJ08 EZR is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ08 EZR, 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 BJ08 EZR registered?

BJ08 EZR is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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