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AV08 WRE

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,135 mi
Last recorded93,135 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,135 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel rim has slight damage, Tyre bead is not affected.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 78,748 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,621 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 59,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 51,760 miles

Front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2018 44,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,568 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,397 miles

brake fluid slightly low

front wiper smears and is torn

noise on engine

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,273 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 21,273 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 10,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,677 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 WRE is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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