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BN58 LNR

2008 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,099 mi
Last recorded94,099 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 LNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 94,099 miles

rear coil springs corroded-rear axle and mounting areas corroded-both front balljoint boots perished-

Pass 2 Nov 2024 91,129 miles

osf balljoint slight play-wishbone bushes perished slightly-rear wheel bearings slight play/noisy-rear tyres wearing low-rear brakes passed just on limit-

rear axle corroded-coil springs corroded-inner sills corroded-oil leak-exhaust corroded-

Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,563 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at ferules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,477 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 84,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,388 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake slighlty weak

Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,108 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 61,466 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 61,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 56,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 1 May 2018 56,355 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 51,366 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 51,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 May 2016 42,357 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 May 2016 42,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 May 2015 35,143 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)

Fail 5 May 2015 35,143 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 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 30 Apr 2014 30,505 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 30,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 27,802 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 27,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,393 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 17,242 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 17,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 LNR is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LNR, 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 LNR is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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