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AV08 UVR

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,813 mi
Last recorded112,813 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 112,813 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,610 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 111,527 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre / rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx + lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,648 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 105,648 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 101,395 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 101,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,164 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 2mm 155/65/14 t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 90,727 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 86,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Apr 2017 80,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,512 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 65,512 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,524 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn low

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 UVR is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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