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BG58 MVV

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,977 mi
Last recorded175,977 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 MVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 175,977 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 164,843 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 150,594 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 150,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 140,998 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 140,986 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 132,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 125,097 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 111,391 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 111,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,453 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,545 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 83,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,046 miles

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

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 28 Dec 2015 69,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' zone b (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 20 Dec 2014 55,625 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blade split/slight smear windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2014 55,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wiper blade split/slight smear windscreen

Pass 24 Dec 2013 43,071 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2013 43,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 32,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 21,578 miles

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

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

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

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 MVV is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG58 MVV registered?

BG58 MVV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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