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BK08 YPV

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,112 mi
Last recorded18,112 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 18,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 17,966 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 17,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 17,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 16,971 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 16,627 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 15,887 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing sighns of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 15,129 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 14,540 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,862 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,090 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 13,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 12,363 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,869 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,975 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 YPV 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 93.8%.

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 YPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 YPV registered?

BK08 YPV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BK08 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 YPV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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