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BN08 XWY

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,864 mi
Last recorded64,864 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 64,864 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 63,050 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 60,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 59,884 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 59,884 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 58,466 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 52,291 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 43,625 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,842 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 34,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,205 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 27,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,556 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,471 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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BN08 XWY is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 XWY registered?

BN08 XWY is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is BN08 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 XWY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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