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AV08 MWE

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,733 mi
Last recorded120,733 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 MWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 120,733 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 120,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated +play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 115,421 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 115,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Mar 2025 115,421 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,953 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner edge 1556514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,538 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,208 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps starting too haze

brake pipes fitted incompitantly, border line pass. may become a failure later (rubbing and touching other components

Fail 23 Mar 2022 103,208 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 72% application before pedal depressed (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps starting too haze

brake pipes fitted incompitantly, border line pass. may become a failure later (rubbing and touching other components

Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,352 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pins perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,016 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Mar 2020 98,014 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,941 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroding

some brake pipes deteriorating ,,, will need attention

wiper deteriorating

Fail 25 Mar 2019 91,941 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroding

some brake pipes deteriorating ,,, will need attention

wiper deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,448 miles

Slight oil leak

Signs of a coolant leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,840 miles

front brakes worn ,,, will need checking

n/s/r tyre near limit

oil low ,,,2lt added

Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,164 miles

engine oil low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,720 miles

front tyres on/near limit

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,329 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,377 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,038 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AV08 MWE 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 72.7%.

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 AV08 MWE, 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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AV08 MWE is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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