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AO08 BWV

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,964 mi
Last recorded166,964 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2024 166,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Sides Inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides centre inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside centre outer sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 164,433 miles

Inner sills corroding

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 164,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Inner sills corroding

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 161,920 miles

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2021 159,675 miles

All rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2021 159,675 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing bbj (2.1.3 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2020 157,831 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 157,831 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 154,464 miles

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

Rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2018 151,249 miles

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

rear seats folded at the time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2017 146,322 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 141,599 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 141,595 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 137,505 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 135,259 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 135,259 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 109,256 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 109,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,892 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,246 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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AO08 BWV 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 65%.

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 AO08 BWV, 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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AO08 BWV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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