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AV08 XTJ

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,969 mi
Last recorded69,969 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 69,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 66,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 61,712 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 61,712 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 58,898 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,125 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 58,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40%.......n/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,524 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front sill damaged coated

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2020 56,524 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front sill damaged coated

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 16 May 2019 53,323 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 47,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front tyre has minor sidewall

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

Pass 19 May 2017 43,791 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished heavily , offside front tyre getting low

Fail 19 May 2017 43,791 miles

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished heavily , offside front tyre getting low

Pass 9 May 2016 40,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 37,495 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 33,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 27,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,246 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 XTJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XTJ, 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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What year was AV08 XTJ registered?

AV08 XTJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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