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BN08 XWB

2008 Citroen C1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,819 mi
Last recorded68,819 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 68,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 62,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working works when going lock-lock (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 56,124 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 56,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 49,439 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 49,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 42,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 34,349 miles

Clutch adjustment recommended

clean and grease o/s Main brake pipe at rear to prevent corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2020 32,793 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 30,433 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 28,347 miles

front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2017 26,369 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,283 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 16,265 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,003 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 11,507 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,420 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 6,670 miles

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

SIGNS OF LEAK ON WATER PUMP

Pass 1 Mar 2011 6,670 miles

SIGNS OF LEAK ON WATER PUMP

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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BN08 XWB is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BN08 XWB, 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 BN08 XWB registered?

BN08 XWB is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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