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AU08 PVV

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,258 mi
Last recorded101,258 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,258 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,820 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 91,820 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,157 miles

Offside stop lamp low intensity

Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,148 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside stop lamp low intensity

Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,026 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 64,026 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,446 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,290 miles

front wishbone rear bushes cracking

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished, on 3mm

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,114 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Both rear tyres aged and perished

Pass 3 Mar 2012 30,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,402 miles

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)

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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AU08 PVV 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 78.6%.

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 AU08 PVV, 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 AU08 PVV registered?

AU08 PVV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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