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BV58 VFM

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,575 mi
Last recorded51,575 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 VFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 51,575 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side bushes cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 51,561 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorbers casings corroded

engine fan belt in poor condition

front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

front tyres perishing

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2024 51,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Jul 2023 50,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 50,191 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 47,949 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,689 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 43,457 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear SHOCKS CORRODED

Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,308 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 33,308 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,756 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,429 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 32,429 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,763 miles

Front wiperblade torn

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,013 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 31,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,992 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 27,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 VFM 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 70%.

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 BV58 VFM, 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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BV58 VFM is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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