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AM08 GYA

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,430 mi
Last recorded57,430 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 GYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 57,430 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 57,430 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 54,527 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 50,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 50,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 47,945 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 47,945 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 44,253 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 38,614 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 28,680 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very close to limits 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 28,680 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 18,954 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 18,954 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 8,252 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 7,459 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 6,883 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 6,192 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 5,254 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 4,811 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 4,561 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 4,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Feb 2011 3,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.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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AM08 GYA is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AM08 GYA, 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 AM08 GYA registered?

AM08 GYA is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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