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BG08 JVJ

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,228 mi
Last recorded116,228 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 116,228 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 112,438 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 101,687 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 101,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box seal (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 79,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,709 miles

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

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)

engine oil low

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 48,843 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,594 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 35,447 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 23,995 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 23,995 miles

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

Oil leak

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 JVJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BG08 JVJ, 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 JVJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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