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BG08 DLU

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,456 mi
Last recorded119,456 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 DLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 119,456 miles

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 119,456 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 111,306 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 103,935 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 100,341 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 94,617 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 91,030 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,134 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 88,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,973 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 82,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,067 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured light unit or bulb deteriorated,showing slight white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside mirror damage

offside sill damage

unable to see offside brake pads,hub cap fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 74,067 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured light unit or bulb deteriorated,showing slight white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside mirror damage

nsf tyre edges bald,no cords

offside sill damage

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

os sill damage

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,057 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 44,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,571 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,469 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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BG08 DLU is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG08 DLU, 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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BG08 DLU is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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