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BJ58 OWO

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,606 mi
Last recorded112,606 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 OWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 112,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 95,260 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 87,887 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 87,887 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,791 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 76,791 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 76,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2018 65,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,392 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 56,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,456 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 45,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,196 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,567 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 OWO is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

BJ58 OWO is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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