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BJ08 FBN

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,185 mi
Last recorded31,185 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 31,185 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 29,932 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 21,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 21,048 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 21,048 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 20,456 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 19,776 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 19,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 18,906 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 18,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,735 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,794 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,685 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,124 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 12,398 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,523 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 10,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 8,748 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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BJ08 FBN is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 BJ08 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

BJ08 FBN is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is BJ08 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 FBN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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