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BV58 OBP

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,252 mi
Last recorded122,252 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 OBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 122,252 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 122,252 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 119,920 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 119,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 117,301 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 117,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 114,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,620 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2021 107,620 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,045 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 92,044 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 84,116 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 59,320 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,659 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2017 39,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2016 25,937 miles

slight cracking to nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2015 18,112 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2014 15,125 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 12,514 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 9,559 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 7,009 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 OBP is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBP, 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 OBP is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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