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BN58 LNM

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,155 mi
Last recorded102,155 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 LNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,155 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2025 102,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 97,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre on worn inner edge

Rear suspension corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2024 97,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre on worn inner edge

Rear suspension corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,525 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 87,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 81,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,229 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 73,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 60,470 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 60,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front top strut bearing sticking

Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,212 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 53,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm & cracked slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear brake sticking on slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm & cracked slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,587 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 40,209 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,002 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,609 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,491 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,798 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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BN58 LNM is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LNM, 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 BN58 LNM registered?

BN58 LNM is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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