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AB08 CCX

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,595 mi
Last recorded109,595 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 109,595 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 94,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Number plate lamp very dim

Fail 18 Dec 2024 94,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced weak beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Number plate lamp very dim

Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside number plate lamp dim

Fail 3 Jan 2024 88,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,655 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 82,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 76,816 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 76,816 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,679 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 70,678 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front gearbox driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front gearbox driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,562 miles

Front both tyres going out of shape

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Jul 2016 58,562 miles

Front both tyres going out of shape

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,708 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 54,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perished

wiper poor

Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,401 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,320 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AB08 CCX is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AB08 CCX, 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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AB08 CCX is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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