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AB08 WXW

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,797 mi
Last recorded153,797 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 153,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 153,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 152,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 140,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 140,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 131,762 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 124,633 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 118,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,357 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 111,357 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure metal bracket corroded and detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 103,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,477 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 85,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,239 miles

Both front brake discs lipped/worn

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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,193 miles

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 WXW is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WXW, 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 AB08 WXW registered?

AB08 WXW is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is AB08 WXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 WXW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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