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AC08 CSY

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,004 mi
Last recorded80,004 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 80,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from centre to rear section slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 77,388 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 77,265 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 77,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,703 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 74,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,230 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 69,299 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,027 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,534 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 62,081 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 35,995 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 35,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,856 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 9 Oct 2012 23,772 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 20,919 miles

Small tear on both ends of wiper rubber.

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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AC08 CSY is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AC08 CSY, 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 AC08 CSY registered?

AC08 CSY is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is AC08 CSY safe to buy?

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