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BN08 JTU

2008 Citroen C-crosser

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,230 mi
Last recorded155,230 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C-crosser87,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 JTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC-crosser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2023 155,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES OUTER CASINGS HEAVILY FADED, AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM (COILSPRING LOWER MOUNTING) CORRODED AND STARTING TO BREAK UP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened NSR AND OSR TRAILING SUSPENSION ARMS BOTH HEAVILY CORRODED AND BREAKING UP *** DANGEROUS *** (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

NSR AND OSR UPPERSPRING MOUNTING AREAS CORRODED

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM (COILSPRING LOWER MOUNTING AREA) CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION TO FRICTION SURFACES (LACK OF USE?)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR INNER SILL , REAR SUBFRAME AND FLOORPAN AREAS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 142,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF and OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Slight ovemenet detected within OSF upper strut-top/shock absorber

Temp repair to front bumper accident damage

Underside heavily coated with rustproofing

Pass 3 Sep 2021 121,586 miles

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

Rear sub-frame and suspension heavily corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,792 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms, hubs and subframe areas corroded , not yet considered excessive, but requires attention.

Fail 8 Sep 2020 108,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms, hubs and subframe areas corroded , not yet considered excessive, but requires attention.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 100,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,537 miles

Chip in OS windscreen

OSF tyre edge worn

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Signs of previous oil leak, not currently leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2018 86,505 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Chip in OS windscreen

OSF tyre edge worn

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Signs of previous oil leak, not currently leaking

Pass 24 May 2017 74,356 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

body outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 74,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

body outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,111 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside flexible hose ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension components beginning to show sign of corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2016 67,812 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 63,017 miles

OSF tyre fauling wheel arch trim (new clip fitted)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,003 miles

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

o/s front inner wheel arch loose

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 50,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,626 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,764 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,598 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C-crosser?

Based on 49,278 MOT tests across 3,053 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,829
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 792
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 713
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 567
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BN08 JTU is a 2008 Citroen C-crosser in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C-crosser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 87,320 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 C-crosser fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN08 JTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C-crosser typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C-crosser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN08 JTU is a 2008 Citroen C-crosser, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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