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BJ08 FAO

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,688 mi
Last recorded73,688 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 73,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/r and n/s/r seat belt retracting mechanisms weak

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2016 45,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,770 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,691 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 35,691 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,594 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,323 miles

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 FAO is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

BJ08 FAO is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 FAO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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