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AO57 TZE

2008 Citroen C1

Red Diesel 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,206 mi
Last recorded126,206 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 TZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 126,206 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake recording significantly lower brake force than Offside

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 106,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner / outer sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,571 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,206 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,109 miles

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))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 88,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,193 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 85,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 78,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen has damage in swept area not affecting view

wiper blade sightly deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2017 78,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen has damage in swept area not affecting view

wiper blade sightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,351 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage cross member (6.1.A.1)

Front minor damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2016 68,351 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage cross member (6.1.A.1)

Front minor damage to windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,641 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 60,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,174 miles

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

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

Rear bumper loose on O/S

Wear marks on O/S/R tyre inner sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2011 13,424 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 13,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AO57 TZE is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO57 TZE, 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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AO57 TZE is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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