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BJ58 YGL

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,489 mi
Last recorded50,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 YGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,489 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 45,984 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 45,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 41,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 36,138 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,684 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 16,246 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 11,662 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,538 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 11,141 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,354 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 10,354 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 YGL is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ58 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

BJ58 YGL is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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