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BL57 MWA

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,790 mi
Last recorded94,790 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 94,790 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 94,790 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 93,017 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 93,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,520 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 87,519 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle smoking excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,733 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 76,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,947 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 70,302 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 68,654 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,512 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,469 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,793 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,508 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,971 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 39,952 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,952 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 32,885 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,354 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 26,354 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BL57 MWA is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BL57 MWA, 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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BL57 MWA is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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