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BD08 LSU

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,721 mi
Last recorded66,721 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 LSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 66,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Dec 2025 66,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 62,184 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 62,088 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 56,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 51,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 47,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 45,036 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 45,035 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,224 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,137 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,469 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,400 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,542 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,571 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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BD08 LSU is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD08 LSU registered?

BD08 LSU is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is BD08 LSU safe to buy?

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