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AO08 OGW

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,849 mi
Last recorded105,849 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 OGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 105,849 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

wiper blade starting to perish

Fail 15 Aug 2024 105,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2023 104,334 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken

some corrosion to o/s and n/s centre metal brake pipes at rear

Pass 25 Jun 2022 101,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven on inner edge, very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

slightly poor beam pattern on both headlamps

Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,414 miles

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

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

some corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

Fail 28 Sep 2020 99,414 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

some corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,756 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 97,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,307 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,624 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,872 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 54,470 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,872 miles

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

front brake discs wearing/ lipped

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 OGW 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 70.6%.

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

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