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BL08 CDO

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,584 mi
Last recorded21,584 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 CDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 21,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 18,058 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Wet test

Pass 31 Oct 2023 15,993 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 14,794 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 14,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 14,579 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 14,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 14,568 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))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 14,568 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 tyres on car are badly cracked to show cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 13,965 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,068 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,192 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jun 2014 8,971 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,656 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 6,276 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 6,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,386 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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BL08 CDO is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL08 CDO, 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 BL08 CDO registered?

BL08 CDO is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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