MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking between treads, and badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cracking between treads and badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Light lens missing (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C1?
Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL57 OGB 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 63.2%.
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 OGB, 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 BL57 OGB registered?
BL57 OGB is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 January 2008.
Is BL57 OGB safe to buy?
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