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BJ58 ZBR

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,978 mi
Last recorded134,978 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ZBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 134,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 134,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 131,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 131,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 128,505 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 128,501 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Upper stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 125,357 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 113,139 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 113,098 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 105,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,080 miles

o/s driveing light broken

Fail 28 Sep 2015 97,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s head light (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

o/s driveing light broken

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 88,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 17,750 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Fail 4 Oct 2013 17,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Fail 25 Oct 2012 65,090 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 65,090 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 ZBR is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

BJ58 ZBR is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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