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BG08 WBT

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,526 mi
Last recorded35,526 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 35,526 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 33,379 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 33,379 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 31,353 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 27,865 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,876 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 19,087 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 17,479 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 17,476 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,831 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 16,435 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,147 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 10,975 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 6,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,805 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 WBT is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT registered?

BG08 WBT is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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