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BJ08 YYK

2008 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,183 mi
Last recorded41,183 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 41,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 35,744 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,558 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 27,557 miles

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)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 25,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,142 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 21,987 miles

both front blades split

Pass 19 May 2014 19,698 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 17,191 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 20 May 2013 17,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2012 14,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 11,105 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 11,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YYK is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 YYK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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