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BF08 KCY

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,260 mi
Last recorded63,260 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 63,260 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 60,042 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 53,756 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,209 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,363 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,239 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 45,239 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,464 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2019 43,464 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,604 miles

Nearside Front cut in side wall

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n,s,f and o,s,f tyre perished

Fail 22 Mar 2018 42,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front cut in side wall

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n,s,f and o,s,f tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,875 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 39,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,433 miles

n.s.f.tyre side wall damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2015 35,433 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n.s.f.tyre side wall damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 32,902 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,631 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 21,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side, no belts showing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,731 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side, no belts showing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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BF08 KCY is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF08 KCY, 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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BF08 KCY is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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