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BK08 GOU

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,527 mi
Last recorded94,527 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 GOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 94,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 94,527 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 92,759 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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 1 May 2024 89,471 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))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 84,857 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 84,857 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 81,054 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 81,054 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 78,662 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 78,662 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 78,069 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,224 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,359 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 56,358 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 55,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,382 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,308 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,585 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 GOU is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

BK08 GOU is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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