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BG08 VPZ

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,110 mi
Last recorded50,110 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 50,110 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 46,474 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 41,288 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 41,287 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,063 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 40,702 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 39,956 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,301 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,645 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,754 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,815 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 13,996 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 13,970 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 11,909 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 10,182 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 VPZ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

BG08 VPZ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BG08 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 VPZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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