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AJ58 LWA

2008 Citroen C1

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,139 mi
Last recorded176,139 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 LWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 176,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 171,744 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 168,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 164,550 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 161,965 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 159,782 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 159,165 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 155,960 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 149,181 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 149,162 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 139,835 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 139,835 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 120,858 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 106,737 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,204 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,516 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,059 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 75,059 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ58 LWA is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 AJ58 LWA, 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 AJ58 LWA registered?

AJ58 LWA is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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