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AU08 PWZ

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,147 mi
Last recorded108,147 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 108,147 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 99,525 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 90,996 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os slightly weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NS AND OS: CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 20 Jan 2024 90,996 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os slightly weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NS AND OS: CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 20 Jan 2023 89,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,319 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,189 miles

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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,731 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 83,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,068 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 78,067 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front 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 5 Mar 2016 71,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,028 miles

both rear tyres perished & cracked in tread pattern.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,846 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2012 44,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,477 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,726 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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AU08 PWZ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ registered?

AU08 PWZ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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