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BJ08 VPP

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,104 mi
Last recorded43,104 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 43,104 miles

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

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

Fail 14 May 2025 43,082 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 41,495 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 39,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 37,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 35,149 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 33,661 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 31,712 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 31,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 16,150 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 27,422 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 24,791 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 24,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2015 21,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 21,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 12,286 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 12,286 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 11,891 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,356 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 VPP is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

BJ08 VPP is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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