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BJ58 XCT

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,810 mi
Last recorded105,810 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 XCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 105,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

alternator belt cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2025 103,664 miles

Offside Front sill area damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2025 103,663 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust not connected (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill area damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2024 97,561 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 97,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 93,694 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 93,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 87,712 miles

Offside Front Outer sill damage

Fail 28 Mar 2022 87,712 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damage

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sill has damage but not holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,671 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 78,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,838 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,006 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 56,006 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,757 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 30,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,744 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,620 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,656 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 21,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 13,954 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 13,947 miles

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

small bulge and split in o/s front tyre wall

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 XCT is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XCT, 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 BJ58 XCT registered?

BJ58 XCT is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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