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BP08 XMX

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,103 mi
Last recorded90,103 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 XMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 90,103 miles

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

CORROSION ON FRAMES, SUSPENSION AND UNDERBODY

Fail 24 Jan 2026 90,103 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRAL AND REAR MOUNTS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

CORROSION ON FRAMES, SUSPENSION AND UNDERBODY

Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 80,376 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 80,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 73,596 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,092 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,130 miles

handbrake lever needs adjusting for travel

Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,114 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,019 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,016 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,069 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 41,949 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,146 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,134 miles

exhaust noisey .

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 XMX is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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