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AE08 MRF

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,457 mi
Last recorded41,457 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 41,457 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 40,412 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 39,019 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 39,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2023 38,008 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 37,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 36,847 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 36,139 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 36,139 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 35,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 35,126 miles

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 21 May 2019 35,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 3 May 2018 34,462 miles

Both rear Tyres poor condition "Perished"

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 18 May 2017 33,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre poor condition "Perishing"

Offside Rear Tyre poor condition "Perishing"

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,456 miles

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2015 31,593 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 30,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,028 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,744 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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AE08 MRF is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE08 MRF, 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 AE08 MRF registered?

AE08 MRF is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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