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BE08 THE

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,618 mi
Last recorded95,618 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE08 THE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,618 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 95,441 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leaking (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 87,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs excessively worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,074 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,667 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,018 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,018 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BE08 THE is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BE08 THE, 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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BE08 THE is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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