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AV08 XMW

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,304 mi
Last recorded87,304 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 87,304 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 May 2025 81,488 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 76,389 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 76,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 69,787 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 69,787 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,635 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 64,541 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,615 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 60,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 57,363 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 55,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread and going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perished on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perished on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perished on tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust back box hanger corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,387 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 46,840 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,455 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,246 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,744 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 XMW is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey 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 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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