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BK08 GNJ

2008 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,060 mi
Last recorded116,060 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 GNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,060 miles

Central Front One of two exhaust rubber missing.

Coolant level low.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

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

Oil level low.

Fail 19 Oct 2021 116,059 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Central Front One of two exhaust rubber missing.

Coolant level low.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

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

Oil level low.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,650 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 109,646 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,818 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 90,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,378 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 79,360 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 69,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,432 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 63,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 59,260 miles

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

rear tyres cracked and perishing

Fail 10 Oct 2014 59,260 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,535 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 55,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,641 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 31,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,616 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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BK08 GNJ is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK08 GNJ, 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 BK08 GNJ registered?

BK08 GNJ is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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