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BJ08 NCN

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,489 mi
Last recorded76,489 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 NCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,675 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 64,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 57,761 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 57,761 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,284 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,738 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Apr 2016 42,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount missind.system is secure

Fail 31 Mar 2014 39,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mount missind.system is secure

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2014 28,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres age cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,478 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 32,478 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,557 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 NCN is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NCN, 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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BJ08 NCN is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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