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AO08 LPY

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,387 mi
Last recorded68,387 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2025 68,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 64,875 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 61,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner steering rack joints ()

Fail 20 Sep 2023 61,857 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner steering rack joints ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,302 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,784 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted n/s and o/s rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,922 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 55,922 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,572 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 55,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,012 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,392 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 51,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,756 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,347 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 46,682 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,456 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 35,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,793 miles

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

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 LPY is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

AO08 LPY is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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