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BJ58 FMZ

2008 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

70,562 mi
Last recorded70,562 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 FMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,562 miles

185/60/15

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 70,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

185/60/15

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,795 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 61,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,176 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 52,176 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 52,130 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin rusty

gearbox very noisy

Pass 2 May 2018 49,256 miles

Front wiper blades split at edges, but still clearing screen.

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking slightly.

Rear silencer box outer shell and bracket deteriorated, still supported and not leaking.

Pass 6 May 2017 46,426 miles

Exhaust rear bracket broken, but still supported.

Front Suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

N/s/r tyre nail in tread.

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear

Offside Front Tyre slight wear

Slight corrosion rear springs.

Fail 1 May 2017 46,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f coil spring signs of spring fouling chassis

n/s/f tyre heavily worn inner and outer shoulder

n/s/r tyre nails in tread

o/s/f tyre heavily worn inner and outer shoulder

rear exhaust deteriorated / bracket broken

Pass 2 May 2016 43,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully see pad (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust strap deteriorated but system still supported

Fail 2 May 2016 43,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully see pad (3.5.1g)

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)

rear exhaust strap deteriorated but system still supported

Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,967 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer shell deteriorating.

Front discs lipped and pads look slightly worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,623 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 38,623 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,050 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 36,050 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,352 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 13,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,328 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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BJ58 FMZ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ58 FMZ, 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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BJ58 FMZ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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