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BD57 VXJ

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,442 mi
Last recorded77,442 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 77,442 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 77,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,552 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 70,996 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 63,984 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 60,086 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 56,279 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 54,760 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,178 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 45,176 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,693 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,625 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 22,432 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,487 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cracks in the outer sidewalls

Fail 13 Jan 2015 18,487 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cracks in the outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Jan 2014 13,605 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 13,605 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,938 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 23 Sep 2013 12,938 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 24 Sep 2012 28,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,035 miles

front windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 2,615 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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BD57 VXJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BD57 VXJ, 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 BD57 VXJ registered?

BD57 VXJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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