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BV58 WRA

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,196 mi
Last recorded120,196 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 WRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 120,196 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 120,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 107,301 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 95,890 miles

Clutch Pedal biting point high, Signs clutch is worn

Mist round Engine Cam Cover

Mist round Engine Oil Sump

Mist round Offside front inner CV Joint

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 95,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch Pedal biting point high, Signs clutch is worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Mist round Engine Cam Cover

Mist round Engine Oil Sump

Mist round Offside front inner CV Joint

No reading from Engine Oil Dip-Stick, Engine Oil requires topping

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 86,100 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 85,881 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 77,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 72,008 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,932 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,380 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,768 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,952 miles

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

front wiper split at end

Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,799 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 19,340 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 WRA is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WRA, 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 WRA registered?

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

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