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BL08 OYO

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,946 mi
Last recorded37,946 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 37,946 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 37,417 miles

Clutch operation poor

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, strongly advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pressed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 37,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pressed (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Clutch operation poor

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, strongly advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pressed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 36,372 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 33,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 31,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 30,258 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 29,548 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 27,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 26,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,021 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 23,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,362 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,543 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,151 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 OYO is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OYO, 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 OYO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL08 OYO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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