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BJ08 VOO

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,780 mi
Last recorded59,780 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VOO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 59,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Driver side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver side. (7.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Driver side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 59,780 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Driver side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Driver side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver side. (7.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre Passenger side.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Driver side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 55,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 55,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 50,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rearmost exhaust strap broken.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 45,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 41,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE AND BACK BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 39,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE AND BACK BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,613 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,421 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 30,421 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 26,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 21,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,235 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 16,510 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 9,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,848 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 VOO is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VOO, 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 VOO is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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