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AX08 DWD

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,811 mi
Last recorded123,811 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 123,811 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

temp repair on exhaust

Fail 11 Sep 2025 123,811 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 115,861 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 108,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 108,741 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 105,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,323 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 102,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,978 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 99,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 96,621 miles

Coolant leak from hose

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 96,621 miles

Coolant leak from hose

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,911 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 77,911 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear seat belts not checked seats folded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 57,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear seat belts not checked seats folded

Track rod end loose both joints lock nuts loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,863 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 45,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,613 miles

front tyres deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 40,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,204 miles

gearbox oil leak / suspect plug

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,992 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,925 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,070 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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AX08 DWD is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX08 DWD, 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 AX08 DWD registered?

AX08 DWD is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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