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AO08 LPJ

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,431 mi
Last recorded53,431 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,431 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,822 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,715 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,817 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,217 miles

Exposed ends of rear brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive

Fail 5 Feb 2016 43,217 miles

Exposed ends of rear brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,938 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,232 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,586 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 LPJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LPJ, 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 LPJ registered?

AO08 LPJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is AO08 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 LPJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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