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BJ58 OWH

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,392 mi
Last recorded99,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 OWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,392 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 99,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 95,125 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 95,125 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 91,559 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 91,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,343 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 88,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,934 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,140 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 71,752 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,910 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 66,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,044 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 60,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,452 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,723 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

Pass 19 Jan 2015 35,147 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2014 27,844 miles

rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

Pass 24 Jan 2013 17,337 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 12,203 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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BJ58 OWH 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 71.4%.

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 OWH, 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 BJ58 OWH registered?

BJ58 OWH is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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