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BD08 GWY

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,779 mi
Last recorded98,779 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 98,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 84,225 miles

Both rear wheels buckled

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 84,218 miles

Indicator switch inoperative On offside indication (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear wheels buckled

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 83,099 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside out of shape inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle has heavy corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2023 83,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside out of shape inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle has heavy corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2022 80,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2022 80,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 76,365 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 73,058 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 68,727 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Mid to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 62,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear before flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear before flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 62,224 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear before flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear before flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 55,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2017 55,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,060 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken and corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,246 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust bracket corroded

n/s/r bumper loose

Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,716 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,186 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 28,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 22,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 15,760 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low

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 GWY is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BD08 GWY, 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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BD08 GWY is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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