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AY58 YMK

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,575 mi
Last recorded129,575 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 129,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 125,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 122,410 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 119,176 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 119,175 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Low engine and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,711 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 115,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 109,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 102,964 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 102,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,612 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,931 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 87,931 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,169 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,074 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,463 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,871 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 54,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,000 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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AY58 YMK is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY58 YMK, 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 AY58 YMK registered?

AY58 YMK is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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