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BL08 CDU

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,726 mi
Last recorded108,726 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 CDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 108,726 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 108,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,607 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 107,586 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 105,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2020 105,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2018 105,403 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind at spin of wheels

Fail 3 Dec 2018 105,403 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind at spin of wheels

Pass 3 Nov 2017 101,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 101,478 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,243 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 94,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,136 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,125 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 62,125 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,262 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 52,262 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,745 miles

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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BL08 CDU is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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