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BN08 XXE

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,698 mi
Last recorded65,698 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 65,698 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 65,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,089 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Fail 9 Jan 2019 57,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Pass 10 Jan 2018 46,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,636 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 33,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,572 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 25,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,139 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE BADLEY PERISHED AND CRACKED OUTER SIDEWALL 175/65/14 T

Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,098 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 XXE is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

BN08 XXE is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is BN08 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 XXE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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