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BN58 EPC

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,177 mi
Last recorded77,177 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 EPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 77,177 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 73,739 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 73,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,720 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 70,712 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,375 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 67,355 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2018 54,046 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 54,046 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,796 miles

Heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,619 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 47,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,201 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 44,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis inner wing/tank pipes catching inner tyre sidewall (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,439 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,359 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,844 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2011 24,844 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BN58 EPC is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN58 EPC, 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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BN58 EPC is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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