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51GGV1

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,346 mi
Last recorded195,346 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration51GGV1
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 195,346 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 195,346 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 195,346 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 195,346 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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51GGV1 is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,859 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 C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 51GGV1, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 51GGV1 registered?

51GGV1 is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is 51GGV1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51GGV1 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 51GGV1 have outstanding finance?

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