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AX57 EPJ

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,008 mi
Last recorded75,008 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 EPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 75,008 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 70,921 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 67,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,014 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of nearside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 57,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,426 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 54,425 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered, Nearside front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 46,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,169 miles

All tyres perished on sidewalls

Child seat fitted to vehicle

Exhaust noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.75mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,195 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 38,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted nearside rear.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,837 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 33,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,174 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,813 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Dec 2011 19,552 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,152 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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AX57 EPJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX57 EPJ, 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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AX57 EPJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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