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BJ08 RXG

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,471 mi
Last recorded90,471 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 RXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 90,471 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside & nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 90,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside & nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 83,826 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 77,755 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 74,790 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,918 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,983 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,110 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,452 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 51,452 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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,105 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,669 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,586 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 13,020 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 13,010 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 RXG is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RXG, 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 RXG is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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