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BK08 GOX

2008 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,094 mi
Last recorded107,094 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 GOX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 107,094 miles

Rear all brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 27 Jan 2026 107,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 20 Jan 2025 105,948 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded to excess

Pass 11 Jan 2024 103,172 miles

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,828 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,114 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,474 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,190 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 94,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 91,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,484 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,721 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,125 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,125 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 69,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 69,857 miles

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

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,724 miles

CV grease around CV joints on driveshafts (n/s/f & o/s/f) but gaitors are secure and are not worn with no holes.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,452 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,825 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 12,348 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,348 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 GOX is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

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

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