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AV08 WPN

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,138 mi
Last recorded103,138 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 103,138 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,805 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 97,805 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,161 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,485 miles

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour slight white light from top of tail light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 88,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour slight white light from top of tail light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil level on MIN

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,305 miles

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 8 Jan 2020 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint affecting lambda readings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 73,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,188 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,054 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,741 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,311 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,376 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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AV08 WPN is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WPN, 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 WPN is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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