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BW57 GVE

2008 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,997 mi
Last recorded131,997 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 GVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 131,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brakes binding unable to check wheel bearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front front brakes binding unable to check wheel bearing

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

sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 123,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 117,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,992 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 107,992 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 103,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 103,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,442 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,349 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,567 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 65,567 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,220 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,908 miles

Engine starter motor/bolts loose.

N/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,657 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 30,506 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 30,506 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,444 miles

Front wiper split.

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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BW57 GVE is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Yellow 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 BW57 GVE, 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 BW57 GVE registered?

BW57 GVE is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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