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BK08 DNU

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,428 mi
Last recorded105,428 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 DNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2022 105,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 102,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 May 2021 102,618 miles

Emissions not tested due too exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 96,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 88,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn/wearing on edge/s

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Fail 7 May 2019 88,232 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn/wearing on edge/s

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2018 80,714 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 80,710 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING SCREEN (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 71,679 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 62,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

temporary repair done to rear exhaust mounting hanger

Fail 10 May 2016 62,210 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

temporary repair done to rear exhaust mounting hanger

Pass 9 May 2015 515,212 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 51,163 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 24,709 miles

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

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

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 DNU is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK08 DNU, 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 DNU registered?

BK08 DNU is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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