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BG08 JYC

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,082 mi
Last recorded26,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 26,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 21,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 17,427 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 16,718 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 16,683 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 16,634 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 16,511 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 15,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 15,111 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 14,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 13,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 12,180 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 10,761 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 9,492 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 8,023 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 6,020 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 JYC is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JYC, 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 BG08 JYC registered?

BG08 JYC is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is BG08 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 JYC shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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