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BN08 FWX

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,816 mi
Last recorded60,816 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 60,816 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 58,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,790 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,995 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 51,045 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,013 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,770 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall due to age

Fail 9 Mar 2017 39,769 miles

Emissions not tested due to machine fault, will pass on retest (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall due to age

Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,282 miles

Nearside Front side wall cracking

Offside Front side wall cracking

Fail 24 Feb 2016 34,282 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front side wall cracking

Offside Front side wall cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2015 30,149 miles

emissions to clean to test

osr tyre perishing and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre Stepped on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2014 25,188 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre Stepped on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,176 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 10,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 FWX is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

BN08 FWX is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is BN08 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 FWX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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