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AO08 DZL

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,653 mi
Last recorded102,653 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 102,653 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 93,342 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside upto flexi hoses / to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2025 93,341 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside upto flexi hoses / to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 84,920 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 84,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2023 76,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 70,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 2.5mm, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth down to 2.5mm, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 70,577 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 2.5mm, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth down to 2.5mm, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 66,135 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))

Fail 24 May 2021 66,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 63,653 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 63,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 60,826 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 57,659 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,649 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 43,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,118 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished/ cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,556 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/ cracking

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2012 22,768 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,965 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 17,965 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,968 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 DZL is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

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

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