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AV08 PKU

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,023 mi
Last recorded125,023 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 PKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 125,023 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 115,857 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 112,767 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 109,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 109,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,429 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 94,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,356 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,382 miles

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

both front disc's rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,226 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 45,214 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,453 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,481 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 36,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,805 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 29,805 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 PKU is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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