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BJ08 GDU

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,981 mi
Last recorded95,981 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 GDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2025 95,981 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,362 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,711 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 78,710 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 75,373 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,397 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 69,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 64,435 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,988 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 56,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,688 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 50,646 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,224 miles

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

the min requirement on tyres is 1.6mm.as your nearside rear tyre measures 2.04mm , i would sugest replacement now.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,032 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a slight tear,which may caused it separation or partial failure of its structure.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 31,881 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 26 Mar 2012 24,915 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,325 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 GDU is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ08 GDU, 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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BJ08 GDU is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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