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BL08 NSV

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,286 mi
Last recorded79,286 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 NSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 79,286 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 74,616 miles

nsf lower suspension arm rear bush partial seperation

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 May 2018 65,114 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,704 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,269 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 50,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 39,478 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 34,294 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 May 2012 30,279 miles

BOTH rear tyres starting to crack with age

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 May 2012 30,279 miles

BOTH rear tyres starting to crack with age

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 May 2011 27,140 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 27,139 miles

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

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

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 NSV is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?

BL08 NSV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is BL08 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 NSV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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