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BJ08 YYH

2008 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,539 mi
Last recorded49,539 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 49,539 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 47,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 47,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 45,500 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,677 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside cv gaitor deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2019 39,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,121 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 37,121 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 31,751 miles

tyres osr6mm osf5mm nsr8mm nsf8mm

Pass 4 May 2016 28,049 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 28,049 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 24,510 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 20,700 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 19,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,473 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,329 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 YYH is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

BJ08 YYH is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 YYH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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