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AB08 CEU

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,722 mi
Last recorded75,722 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 75,722 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 70,091 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 70,091 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested binding rear (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed battery died , car would not restart (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 66,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 66,014 miles

1 l of 5w30 oil added

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced car needs cleaning of the mud (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 65,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26 " bosch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,368 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,629 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,967 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 60,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,894 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 59,879 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear see chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear see chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 37,942 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,033 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,355 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

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 CEU is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CEU, 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 CEU is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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