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BG58 SJX

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,096 mi
Last recorded103,096 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 SJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 103,096 miles

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

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2026 103,096 miles

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

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2026 102,962 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 101,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 98,066 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 93,341 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 88,515 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,925 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,714 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 83,990 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,312 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroding on inner facings. (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 62,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,998 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,598 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 45,588 miles

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

advise tracking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,430 miles

advise nearside front tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,386 miles

advise front tyre wear

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 SJX is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

BG58 SJX is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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