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BL08 ZYT

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,610 mi
Last recorded118,610 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 118,610 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 116,831 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 116,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 115,002 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 113,080 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,492 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 108,544 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 108,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 106,524 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 100,469 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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))

Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sub frame corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 100,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tyre also on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 76,543 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2015 65,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,862 miles

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

Water pump has dried on coolant residue

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,836 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 46,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 24,938 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 ZYT is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

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

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