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AO08 LPV

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,368 mi
Last recorded148,368 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2022 148,368 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment securing pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached securing pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment securing pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front water pump hose repaired also clutch bearing noisy

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 141,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S - Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 141,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S - Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,565 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

oil leak

surface corrosion on rear of offside front to rear brake pipe

Fail 30 Sep 2020 130,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

offside rear tyre tread wearing low and perished

oil leak

surface corrosion on rear of offside front to rear brake pipe

Pass 7 Sep 2019 112,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,135 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 91,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,851 miles

Front wiper blade smears at bottom--OK for mot

Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,298 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 79,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 75,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,633 miles

air freshener remove from interior mirror - obscuring view of the road

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,732 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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,671 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 LPV is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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