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AO08 VHV

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,577 mi
Last recorded100,577 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both beam axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2022 96,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both beam axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both seat belts retraction weak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,043 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 90,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,490 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,277 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,513 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,264 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 48,264 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,769 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,681 miles

front brake discs worn on inner surface.

slight dampness around water pump.

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 VHV is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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