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AP08 NBJ

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,148 mi
Last recorded99,148 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 NBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 99,148 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2020 99,144 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn.

Offside Rear tyre worn/cracking.

Rear offside & nearside brake pipes corroded.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn.

Offside Rear tyre worn/cracking.

Rear offside & nearside brake pipes corroded.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,413 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 88,391 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from rear view mirror ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,443 miles

Some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,410 miles

brake application slightly uneven

Fail 2 Jun 2016 78,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,364 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,992 miles

front side windows are tinted

o/s/rear brake binding

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,782 miles

both front side windows tinted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,477 miles

BOTH FRONT SIDE WINDOWS TINTED NO EQUIPMENT TO CHECK LEGALITY

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,923 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NBJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NBJ, 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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What year was AP08 NBJ registered?

AP08 NBJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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