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AF08 YFJ

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,126 mi
Last recorded117,126 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,126 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 107,348 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 103,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,544 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,421 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,939 miles

Dash cam fitted to windscreen (not obstructing view)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 83,939 miles

Dash cam fitted to windscreen (not obstructing view)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,995 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,351 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust mounting temp repair

Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,133 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 32,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 32,538 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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AF08 YFJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF08 YFJ, 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 AF08 YFJ registered?

AF08 YFJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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