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BG58 EJA

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,129 mi
Last recorded75,129 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 EJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 75,129 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2025 75,143 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 74,791 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 74,283 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 72,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,652 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,646 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,734 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,872 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,595 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 52,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 52,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2013 45,622 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion to rear section

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion to rear section

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 24 Nov 2012 37,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,362 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 28,435 miles

Nearside rear tyre 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 EJA is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG58 EJA, 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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BG58 EJA is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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