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BX58 BVE

2008 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,366 mi
Last recorded39,366 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 BVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 39,366 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 33,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 25,725 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 25,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre perished on inner & outer shoulders and "splitting" around outer circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 22,294 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 19,085 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 18,978 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 18,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 18,835 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 18,284 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 17,130 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 15,965 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 14,743 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 12,900 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 10,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 8,887 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 8,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 7,483 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 5,527 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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BX58 BVE is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BX58 BVE, 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 BX58 BVE registered?

BX58 BVE is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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