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AD57 FCJ

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,256 mi
Last recorded152,256 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 FCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 152,256 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 152,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 150,262 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 150,236 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 138,561 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 138,561 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 133,746 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside rear bumper adrift from its fixings

Fail 31 Oct 2022 133,735 miles

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis and outer sill corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 25 Oct 2021 127,371 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust supported with a bicycle innertube (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet inop

Nearside washer jet partly blocked

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front void of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 127,371 miles

Nearside washer jet partly blocked

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust supported with a bicycle innertube (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet inop

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front void of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,543 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust supported with bike innertube (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside screen washer jet blocked

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 121,543 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust supported with bike innertube (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside screen washer jet blocked

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,213 miles

Offside rear bumper secured with zip ties / partly sticking out.

Offside rear exhaust rubber deteriorated and secured with hose clips

Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,483 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR ROADTYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 100,950 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT MOUNT DETTACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL BADLY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR ROAD TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT, ADVISE REPLACED ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,806 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,074 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 80,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,363 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,957 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,345 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 18,363 miles

front brake disc's corroding

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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AD57 FCJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AD57 FCJ, 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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AD57 FCJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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