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BJ08 LJE

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,155 mi
Last recorded89,155 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure Damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trilling arm bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 82,769 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,692 miles

rear brake imbalance noted

slight exhaust blow at rear join

tyres perishing

Fail 16 Nov 2020 79,692 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake imbalance noted

slight exhaust blow at rear join

tyres perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,453 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,453 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 66,998 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 66,998 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 62,408 miles

Anti roll bar bushes perished

N/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2016 58,319 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 54,394 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 51,174 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,606 miles

1. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 2. Slight scratch damage to front windscreen. 3. Slight exhaust leak in rear pipe.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,859 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 23,670 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BJ08 LJE is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

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

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