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AX08 HBH

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,469 mi
Last recorded84,469 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HBH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 84,469 miles

Front wiper blade worn and split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,562 miles

Coolant header tank cap missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,447 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 79,430 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,826 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,498 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 71,497 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 55,567 miles

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets of break pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,703 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,443 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 14,948 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 14,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 10,057 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,096 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,292 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 7,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HBH is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red 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 AX08 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

AX08 HBH is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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