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AY08 CHV

2008 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 CHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,183 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Apr 2022 98,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator missing side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,483 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 95,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible high with no image bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested wheel/hub assembly seized (1.2.1 (g))

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

surface corrosion to front subframe and rear axle beam

Pass 10 May 2016 89,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,228 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2015 78,210 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 5 Apr 2013 58,564 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cuts in tread not to cords

both rear tyres worn low

n/s/f outer sill damaged

wiper split at ends

Fail 4 Apr 2012 44,468 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cuts in tread not to cords

both rear tyres worn low

n/s/f outer sill damaged

wiper split at ends

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,275 miles

air bag light on

brake discs inner faces worn & slightly pitted front

Fail 11 Apr 2011 32,256 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Apr 2011 31,922 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

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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AY08 CHV is a 2008 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AY08 CHV, 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 AY08 CHV registered?

AY08 CHV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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