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BK08 CAU

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,494 mi
Last recorded82,494 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 CAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 82,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 82,494 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,092 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 67,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,192 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,620 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 47,644 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,224 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,475 miles

front wiper worn

Fail 4 Dec 2015 40,475 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front wiper worn

Pass 4 Dec 2014 34,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 34,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 29,513 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,609 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,262 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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BK08 CAU is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK08 CAU, 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 BK08 CAU registered?

BK08 CAU is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is BK08 CAU safe to buy?

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