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BJ08 YZB

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,578 mi
Last recorded42,578 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 42,578 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 40,160 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 37,907 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 34,969 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 34,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 32,155 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 29,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 27,251 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 27,251 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 24,754 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 21,840 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 21,840 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 18,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,150 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 15,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2014 13,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyre sidewalls slightly cracking

Pass 18 May 2013 11,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 May 2012 8,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 5,478 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 YZB is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

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

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