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AP08 HLW

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,663 mi
Last recorded132,663 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 132,663 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 125,924 miles

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 125,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 117,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 117,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 105,607 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,007 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,702 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 78,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 68,331 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,572 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,377 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,055 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 52,053 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 46,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,528 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,682 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 32,682 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 24,157 miles

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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 13 May 2011 13,544 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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AP08 HLW is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AP08 HLW, 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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AP08 HLW is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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