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BJ08 VOV

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,588 mi
Last recorded74,588 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,588 miles

Front bumper secured with tape

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 74,570 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper secured with tape

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 69,799 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged but no sharp edges.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,393 miles

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 15 Sep 2017 65,393 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,998 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,627 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 26,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,272 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 16,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 7,047 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 VOV is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VOV, 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 VOV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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