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AV08 GWX

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,111 mi
Last recorded106,111 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 106,111 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 106,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 103,398 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 102,080 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 100,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,554 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,784 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 84,104 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 84,017 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake pad surface area ….replace brake pads same time (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,695 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 78,694 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,070 miles

Front wiper deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2017 74,070 miles

Front wiper deteriorated

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,234 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,761 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,789 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,592 miles

front brake discs pitted

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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AV08 GWX is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AV08 GWX, 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 AV08 GWX registered?

AV08 GWX is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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