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BV58 OBF

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,888 mi
Last recorded40,888 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 OBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 40,888 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 40,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 39,439 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 38,714 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,390 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 37,390 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 36,290 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 36,290 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 35,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 33,106 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 28,333 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,319 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,009 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 23,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,099 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,315 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 12,292 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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BV58 OBF 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 83.3%.

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 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 BV58 OBF, 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 BV58 OBF registered?

BV58 OBF is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 October 2008.

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