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AK58 YJV

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,556 mi
Last recorded110,556 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 110,556 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 104,943 miles

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 29 Mar 2023 98,518 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 98,518 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 93,415 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 92,760 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 92,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,821 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,063 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,632 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,746 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,623 miles

Front brake pads approx 75-80% worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 63,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake pads approx 75-80% worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Staining of coolant leak to water pump, (replace under warranty)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,012 miles

Engine coolant water pump leaking

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 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 11 Jun 2013 55,905 miles

Cap missing from rear of offside front headlamp

Clutch noisy when pedal depressed

Front brake discs well worn

Front wiper blade slight split both ends

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres well worn and perrished and cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2013 55,905 miles

Cap missing from rear of offside front headlamp

Clutch noisy when pedal depressed

Front brake discs well worn

Front wiper blade slight split both ends

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres well worn and perrished and cracked

Pass 31 May 2012 52,630 miles

slight bend in n/s/front wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,044 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 49,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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AK58 YJV is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AK58 YJV, 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 AK58 YJV registered?

AK58 YJV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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