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BV58 LTO

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,143 mi
Last recorded119,143 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 LTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 119,143 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2026 119,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 116,405 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 116,405 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 112,889 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 109,410 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 105,583 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake handle travel close to no reserve

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear park brake efficiency low

park brake lever travel almost at max only a little reserve remaining

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,964 miles

All tyres worn close to limit

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 91,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,341 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,977 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,349 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,560 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 56,560 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,694 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 44,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,872 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,016 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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BV58 LTO is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV58 LTO, 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 BV58 LTO registered?

BV58 LTO is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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