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BD08 CUV

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,920 mi
Last recorded95,920 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 95,920 miles

front and rear subframes showing corrosion

o/s n/s/f tyre outer treads worn

o/s/r brakepipe showing corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,725 miles

front subframe + rear axle showing surface corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe from brake hose showing surface corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2024 93,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front subframe + rear axle showing surface corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe from brake hose showing surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,382 miles

o/s/r brake pipe from brake hose showing surface corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2023 91,380 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake pipe from brake hose showing surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 89,747 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 82,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Exhaust Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,861 miles

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 12 Oct 2018 69,695 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 69,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,295 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,545 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,363 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,052 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 39,046 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,265 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 32,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 32,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs wearing on inner edges.

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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BD08 CUV is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD08 CUV, 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 BD08 CUV registered?

BD08 CUV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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