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BW08 APF

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,311 mi
Last recorded91,311 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 APF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 91,311 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,301 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,061 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 78,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,976 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,050 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,563 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,665 miles

front brake disc are corroded and pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,318 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 54,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake disc are corrodded on the inner surface area.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The nearside front lower ball joint brake disc heat sheild has been assembled incorrectly causing the ball joint cover to become damaged.

The nearside front tyre has cuts to the outer sidewall but not exposing the cords

both rear tyres have superficial perish cuts to the sidewalls.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,011 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake disc poor

Fail 14 Sep 2013 49,011 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front brake disc poor

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,646 miles

front brake disc are corrodded.

nearside front lower ball joint heat shield incorrectly fitted and may cause water ingress to ball joint.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,110 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 40,109 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BW08 APF 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 BW08 APF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW08 APF registered?

BW08 APF is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is BW08 APF safe to buy?

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