2008 Citroen C3 1.1L Petrol · BK58 DAA
2008 Citroen C3 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 86,704 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK58 DAA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2024
- 86,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK58 DAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C3 (BK58 DAA) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer cracked leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front & rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
BK58 DAA Mileage History
- 13/01/202270,716 mi
- 02/01/202379,529 mi+8,813 mi
- 03/01/202379,529 mi
- 03/01/202486,704 mi+7,175 mi
Average of roughly 8,112 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front suspension coil spring fractureSerious
High salt corrosion and speed cushions on UK roads cause the front coil springs to fracture prematurely near the lower cup seat. In severe cases, the broken spring coil uncoils and punctures the front tyre, prompting DVSA safety recall R/2005/033 to fit protective catch plates.
- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
The optional SensoDrive automated manual transmission relies on electric actuators for clutch engagement and gear selection. Software glitches, wiring loom degradation and worn actuator motors lead to jerky gear shifting, failure to select reverse, or complete transmission lockout with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- 1.4 TU3 petrol cylinder head gasket oil leakageModerate
The 1.4-litre TU-series 8-valve petrol engine suffers from external oil weeping from the front-left corner of the cylinder head gasket (above the alternator). Over time, coolant and oil passages can cross-contaminate, causing overheating and mayonnaise-like emulsification under the oil filler cap.
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