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BJ08 EYS

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,149 mi
Last recorded95,149 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 95,149 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 88,372 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 88,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,721 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 73,624 miles

exhaust clamp tatty at rear silencer joint

hand brake high

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,764 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,631 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 36,631 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,534 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 23,500 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 23,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 19,582 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 19,582 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 15,231 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perishing in tread

wipers don't work on high speed setting

Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,131 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,203 miles

front windscreen wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,969 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 9,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,582 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED INBOARD SIDE.

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED INBOARD SIDE.

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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BJ08 EYS 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 76.2%.

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 BJ08 EYS, 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 BJ08 EYS registered?

BJ08 EYS is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 EYS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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