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BG58 VSM

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,639 mi
Last recorded41,639 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 41,639 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 39,558 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 37,881 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 37,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 36,612 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 35,489 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front damage to front wing bumper also slightly adrift

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 34,183 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 32,827 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 32,809 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,279 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 29,970 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 28,629 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 27,998 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 27,998 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 26,951 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 25,632 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,434 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,942 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 22,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VSM is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black 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 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG58 VSM registered?

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

Is BG58 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 VSM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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