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BJ08 NCY

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,008 mi
Last recorded77,008 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 77,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,912 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 76,773 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 76,047 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,454 miles

Coolant leak housing rear of water pump ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of round

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 7 Mar 2019 70,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak housing rear of water pump ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of round

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,056 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 65,056 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated no longer reflective (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,427 miles

cracking to both front tyres,between treads & sidewalls

Fail 13 Mar 2017 59,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cracking to both front tyres,between treads & sidewalls

Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,338 miles

water leak on engine

Fail 8 Mar 2016 53,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailbox (7.1.1)

water leak on engine

Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,748 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 46,748 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,531 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is worn

Fail 8 Mar 2014 40,531 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,112 miles

wiring maybe faulty at tow bar causing rear light fault

Fail 5 Mar 2012 28,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,290 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 NCY is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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