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AB08 WYG

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,565 mi
Last recorded62,565 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,565 miles

Front Cross member bent

Nearside Rear Park brake cable sleeve cracked and corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 62,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Leaking (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Cross member bent

Nearside Rear Park brake cable sleeve cracked and corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 56,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 56,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,367 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 45,421 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 36,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,516 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 26,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake discs are heavily worn and corroded.

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

Pass 21 May 2012 18,425 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 13,716 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 WYG is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

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

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