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BJ08 VOD

2008 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,479 mi
Last recorded50,479 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 50,479 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres cracking in treads

Fail 25 Jul 2023 50,479 miles

Indicator switch inoperative o/s indicators inop. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 21 Jul 2022 50,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,593 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 49,318 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 47,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 47,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust hanger has a temporary repair

Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,255 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs very worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 43,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to tyre perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner worn and perished. and nearside rear perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs very worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 41,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,293 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 34,778 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 28,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 22,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BJ08 VOD is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

BJ08 VOD is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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