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BJ08 NCX

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,855 mi
Last recorded51,855 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 51,855 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 51,854 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 47,883 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,110 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,908 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking slight

Fail 29 Mar 2014 32,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking slight

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,921 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 27,921 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn below 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,203 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 NCX is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NCX, 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 NCX registered?

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

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