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BV58 OBE

2008 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,230 mi
Last recorded58,230 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 OBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,230 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 58,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,057 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Offside Front hub covered with grease

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,659 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 43,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,386 miles

Front oil leak engine

Fail 24 Nov 2015 37,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Front oil leak engine

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,756 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 33,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,107 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyre n/s and o/s wearing inner edge and slight cracks

Fail 14 Nov 2013 30,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyre n/s and o/s wearing inner edge and slight cracks

Pass 14 Nov 2012 25,392 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaking from engine

service light on dash

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 OBE is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV58 OBE, 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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BV58 OBE is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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