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BW08 XRO

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,921 mi
Last recorded58,921 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 58,921 miles

Coolant cap missing

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 51,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 51,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 48,677 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 48,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 47,302 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 47,302 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively single wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,344 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 42,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,946 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 37,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 32,654 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,654 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 20,211 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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BW08 XRO is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BW08 XRO, 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 BW08 XRO registered?

BW08 XRO is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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