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BL57 OFJ

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 OFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 105,037 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 105,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 472 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 95,798 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 95,798 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front wiper smearing

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake excessivley binding

Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,499 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 81,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil fliter arear low oil level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 73,318 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 73,318 miles

Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits engine oil level low not showing on dip stick added 1 lt oil (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle broken handle inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 63,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2018 52,694 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,607 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,802 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,191 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 31,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 25,636 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2014 25,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,242 miles

back box exhaust baffles rattling

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,342 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 12,321 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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BL57 OFJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BL57 OFJ, 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 OFJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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