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BJ08 YXM

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,767 mi
Last recorded14,767 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 14,767 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 13,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 12,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 10,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 9,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 7,326 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 7,326 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 7,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 7,030 miles

ALL 4 (four) tyres have cracking in tread

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 6,910 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 6,379 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster reset to check headlamp aim

Pass 24 Apr 2015 5,830 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2014 5,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 4,461 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2012 3,774 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 3,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 3,034 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 YXM is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

BJ08 YXM is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is BJ08 YXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 YXM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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