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BP08 HCN

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,778 mi
Last recorded36,778 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 HCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 36,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 36,057 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 35,223 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 35,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 34,329 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusting

Fail 10 Jan 2023 34,329 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusting

Pass 4 Jan 2022 33,067 miles

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 5 Jan 2021 32,256 miles

exhaust rusting

windscreen wiper blades showing wear

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 32,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 31,667 miles

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

exhaust rusting

rear tyres cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2018 30,391 miles

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

exhaust rusting

slight play offside front wheel

Pass 10 Jan 2018 29,051 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension spring rusting

exhaust backbox rusting

slight play offside front wheel

some brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 10 Jan 2018 29,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension spring rusting

exhaust backbox rusting

slight play offside front wheel

some brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 Jan 2017 27,295 miles

exhaust back box getting rusty

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2016 25,689 miles

exhaust rusting

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,374 miles

Both front wipers split on edges.

Exhaust backbox starting to rust.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 21,085 miles

Exhaust backbox getting rusty.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside front outer brake pad maybe getting low.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 18,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 18,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 16,810 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 13,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,457 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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BP08 HCN is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BP08 HCN, 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 BP08 HCN registered?

BP08 HCN is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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