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BG58 BCX

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,103 mi
Last recorded91,103 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 BCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 91,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front, corroded, from rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 91,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 155/65r14 75t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front, corroded, from rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 86,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 86,317 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,994 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 82,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,549 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 78,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,907 miles

Exhaust rear silencer is corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp lens missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 65,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,809 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,557 miles

Nearside no. plate lens missing

Fail 3 Aug 2017 52,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside no. plate lens missing

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,202 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,915 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,881 miles

N/S/R coil spring rubber not seated correctly

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 38,881 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R coil spring rubber not seated correctly

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 26,698 miles

Front tyres are age cracking

Nearside rear door is very stiff to unlock

Pass 6 Dec 2012 18,989 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,261 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 12,547 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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BG58 BCX is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BCX, 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 BCX registered?

BG58 BCX is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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