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BU08 SAM

2020 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,083 mi
Last recorded62,083 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C118,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 SAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 62,083 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2026 40,103 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 40,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 55,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 32,251 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2024 44,981 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 28,283 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 37,767 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 37,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 22,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,004 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 18,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 12,870 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 6,734 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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BU08 SAM is a 2020 Citroen C1 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2020 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 18,752 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 BU08 SAM, 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 6 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU08 SAM registered?

BU08 SAM is a 2020 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 March 2020.

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The MOT history for BU08 SAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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