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AE08 ZMS

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,246 mi
Last recorded83,246 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 ZMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 83,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 80,937 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 78,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,103 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 74,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,477 miles

Front Tyres Tread Age Cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 59,960 miles

Front Tyres Slight Age Cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,142 miles

Offside Rear tyre some age cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2015 56,393 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 53,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 44,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,262 miles

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)

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 ZMS 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 93.8%.

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 ZMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE08 ZMS registered?

AE08 ZMS is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is AE08 ZMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 ZMS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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