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AO08 XYL

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,335 mi
Last recorded54,335 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 54,335 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 54,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,218 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 43,689 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 43,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,485 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 37,902 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,247 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing + perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 27,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre perished/ cracking

offside rear tyre perished/ cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 27,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre perished/ cracking

offside rear tyre perished/ cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 14,560 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 XYL 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 XYL, 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 XYL is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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