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BP57 RUV

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

99,796 mi
Last recorded99,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 RUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 99,796 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 96,892 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 96,890 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,178 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 91,178 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,165 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 87,165 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,174 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 83,174 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 79,699 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 79,699 miles

Brake valve leaking Both (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,175 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 78,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,515 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 72,515 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,416 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 67,416 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both ns and os (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,180 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 61,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,656 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 46,783 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,783 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 43,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,428 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,533 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,399 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 17,397 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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BP57 RUV is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BP57 RUV, 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 BP57 RUV registered?

BP57 RUV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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