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AB08 WYD

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,748 mi
Last recorded45,748 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 45,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED.(CRACKING). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty DOES NOT ALLWAYS OPPERATE 1 ST TIME.! (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 45,748 miles

Emissions unable to be completed REAR BOX LEAKING EXCESSIVLEY. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested LENSES DETEORATED. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED.(CRACKING). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty DOES NOT ALLWAYS OPPERATE 1 ST TIME.! (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 45,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 44,556 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 44,160 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 44,160 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 43,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 41,420 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 41,420 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 39,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 38,175 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 5 May 2016 36,948 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 35,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 21 May 2014 33,265 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack/perish on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 28,366 miles

front wiper blade split on edges

Pass 28 May 2012 23,585 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 18,598 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 WYD is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

AB08 WYD is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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