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AO08 DZF

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

185,049 mi
Last recorded185,049 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 185,049 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 178,529 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 168,044 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 168,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 162,176 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 154,989 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 143,294 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 133,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,892 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 13,762 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,603 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,062 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,814 miles

inner faces of both front brake discs in very poor condition

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 DZF is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO08 DZF, 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 AO08 DZF registered?

AO08 DZF is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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