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BJ58 YGC

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,808 mi
Last recorded154,808 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2023 154,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower section cracked across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front advise headlight lens cleaned

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails upper floor and inner sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bump stop missing, both sides

Pass 18 Aug 2022 149,595 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across lower section of screen not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bush cracking / perishing advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear spring mounts chassis legs and inner and outer sills NO holes could be made with finger and thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 149,587 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side outer sill has holes made using finger and thumb pressure (marked in yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across lower section of screen not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bush cracking / perishing advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear spring mounts chassis legs and inner and outer sills NO holes could be made with finger and thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 144,392 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d- bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

linear crack in lower sector of o/s windscreen. not affecting drivers view.

Fail 23 Aug 2021 144,388 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack across lower screen light glares through crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill has hole (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle drivers door (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer wont below required limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d- bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing on inner edge ( recommend replacement and check tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL REAR SUSPENSION AREAS CORRODED BUT NO HOLES MADE AT TIME OF TEST (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear heat shield insecure at front of fuel tank

Pass 29 Aug 2020 140,047 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight bind on n/s/r wheel. slight play in n/s/f antiroll link

small crack to windscreen o/s/f lower

Pass 5 Sep 2019 133,879 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 133,877 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (several places). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 122,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 115,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,803 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 100,805 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,409 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,156 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,795 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,872 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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BJ58 YGC is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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