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BK08 XED

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,789 mi
Last recorded46,789 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 XED
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 46,789 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 46,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 44,825 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 44,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 43,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,250 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 41,250 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,220 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 39,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 37,652 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2019 37,652 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 35,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 33,856 miles

o/s rear tyre small cuts on outer wall (not to cords)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,148 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,142 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 30,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,989 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 XED is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XED, 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 XED registered?

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

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