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BG57 MVV

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,883 mi
Last recorded88,883 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 MVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 88,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 88,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,362 miles

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

engine very low

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,168 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 78,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,150 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 73,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil low

Fail 27 Jun 2017 63,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil low

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,090 miles

Front DROP LINK BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING AND FLATENED

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL SMALL CUT

Fail 20 Jun 2016 57,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked BALL JOINT LOCKING PIN MISSING (2.5.B.1a)

Front DROP LINK BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING AND FLATENED

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL SMALL CUT

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,608 miles

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r tyre x2 nails in tread area

oil below min

Fail 22 Jun 2015 51,601 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r tyre x2 nails in tread area

oil below min

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,195 miles

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 (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 42,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,283 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,048 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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BG57 MVV is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG57 MVV, 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 BG57 MVV registered?

BG57 MVV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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