MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle mountain buses started to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle mountain buses started to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested Due to leaking metal brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Measured at 1.4mm - 155/65/R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking due to excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant stains around radiator seams
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from failed bracket mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF & OSF linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.9mm - 155/65/R14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear upper brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front both front brake discs worn
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside rear brake pipe corroded
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
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BJ58 ETL is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BJ58 ETL, 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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BJ58 ETL is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 October 2008.
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