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BP08 CLX

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,766 mi
Last recorded112,766 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 CLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,766 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 111,154 miles

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

Rear Axle slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2024 109,689 miles

Anti roll bar link Bush perishing BOTH FRONT

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 107,964 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 104,969 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,849 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,441 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 95,099 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 95,099 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 95,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,728 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,897 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 81,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 76,524 miles

n/s rear tyre start to crack

Pass 30 Nov 2013 70,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 53,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,396 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,434 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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BP08 CLX is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP08 CLX, 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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BP08 CLX is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 August 2008.

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