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BL08 FYX

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,181 mi
Last recorded183,181 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 183,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 182,657 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 176,115 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 142,965 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 141,255 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 127,586 miles

EML light on

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

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

front wiper split but clearing screen

inner door handles poor

Fail 4 Jul 2013 127,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

EML light on

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front wiper split but clearing screen

inner door handles poor

Pass 2 Jul 2012 119,293 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 119,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,171 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light is on

offside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

Fail 1 Jul 2011 93,171 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light is on

offside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

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 FYX is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

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

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