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AM08 VUO

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,399 mi
Last recorded84,399 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

all component corroded/front/back

covered in black substance

Fail 25 Oct 2023 84,396 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

all component corroded/front/back

Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pianted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

diagnostic equipment in car

Pass 13 Aug 2021 70,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm bush mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 70,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm bush mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,067 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

heavy corrosion on centre exhaust section

Fail 17 Aug 2020 69,066 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

heavy corrosion on centre exhaust section

Pass 19 Apr 2019 65,451 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,263 miles

offside rear Tyre splitting in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,238 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 49,875 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,034 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,034 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2014 43,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 40,896 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 40,896 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,057 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 28,016 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,204 miles

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 VUO is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUO, 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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AM08 VUO is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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