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BN08 AXF

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,905 mi
Last recorded57,905 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 AXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 57,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 52,552 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 50,729 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 47,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,854 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 41,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 R16 WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 R16 WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 41,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 R16 WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 R16 WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,486 miles

Exhaust blowing

Fail 3 Jan 2020 38,486 miles

Exhaust blowing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 35,066 miles

Nearside front cv boot clip broke

Fail 3 Jan 2019 35,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front cv boot clip broke

Pass 2 Jan 2018 31,313 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 31,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 26,813 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 23,887 miles

N/S/R Tyre Has Slight Cracking Starting In Outer Tread Edge

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 23,887 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre Has Slight Cracking Starting In Outer Tread Edge

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,757 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 14,057 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 14,057 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers are split

Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2012 11,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres are under inflated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,112 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BN08 AXF is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BN08 AXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 AXF registered?

BN08 AXF is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is BN08 AXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 AXF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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