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BG58 BCO

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,008 mi
Last recorded64,008 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 BCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 64,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,879 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 61,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 60,921 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 60,919 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,622 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 59,622 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,367 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,743 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 56,743 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,079 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,868 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 51,868 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,830 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 50,820 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 50,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

discs corroded

front pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,667 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,043 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 23,652 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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BG58 BCO is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BG58 BCO, 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 BG58 BCO registered?

BG58 BCO is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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The MOT history for BG58 BCO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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