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BJ08 VPL

2008 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,788 mi
Last recorded143,788 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 143,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 109,259 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 86,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Edges worn ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,966 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 83,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,424 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,033 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,262 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,686 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,751 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,643 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 39,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,716 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade spliting on edges

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 VPL is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

BJ08 VPL is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 VPL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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