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AB08 YFM

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,171 mi
Last recorded134,171 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 134,171 miles

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

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

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

high handbrake travel

Fail 4 May 2021 133,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 29% imbalance across the front axle biased to the nearsid front. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( on minimum limit. Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding on

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 22% imbalance across the rear axle biased to the nearside rear. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 130,091 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 126,267 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 126,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,274 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 94,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,147 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,946 miles

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,559 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 67,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 52,947 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,947 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YFM is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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