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BN08 FWH

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,980 mi
Last recorded20,980 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 20,980 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil misting around sump

Pass 19 Mar 2025 20,732 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 20,481 miles

Oil misting around engine sump

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 20,219 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing/ cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil around sump

Pass 21 Mar 2022 19,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 19,645 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 19,124 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,864 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 18,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,575 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 17,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,368 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 17,368 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 17,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,645 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 16,645 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,831 miles

front tyres showing signs of age-cracking on outer sidewalls.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 15,831 miles

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

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

front tyres showing signs of age-cracking on outer sidewalls.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 13,656 miles

Nearside rear indicator colour faded.

Rear seatbelt's NOT tested,child seats fitted.

The offside windscreen wiper is damaged but still clears the windscreen.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,873 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 10,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres fitted have Perished/Cracks in the outer sidewalls caused by age.Tyre size 175/65x14T.

Front Brake-pads are worn low and the discs are corroded.

Offside and Nearside rear seatbelts not tested.(Child safety seats fitted).

Pass 1 Mar 2011 7,506 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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BN08 FWH is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 BN08 FWH, 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 BN08 FWH registered?

BN08 FWH is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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