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AV58 LWT

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,366 mi
Last recorded84,366 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 LWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,366 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2024 84,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,830 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside and components undersealed

Fail 14 Aug 2023 80,792 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 78,918 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2022 78,918 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,927 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2022 77,927 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 76,042 miles

Both rear shockers corroded

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Handbrake reserve travel

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,280 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Too much oil in engine

Fail 10 Feb 2020 74,280 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Too much oil in engine

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,650 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 72,650 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,304 miles

engine oil badly degraded emissions just met

Fail 13 Feb 2018 68,304 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion at threaded union (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion at threaded union (3.6.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine oil badly degraded emissions just met

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 63,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,968 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,616 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,862 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre has tear in side wall.cords not exposed

Fail 28 Sep 2011 35,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre has tear in side wall.cords not exposed

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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AV58 LWT is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV58 LWT, 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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AV58 LWT is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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