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BW57 KSY

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,360 mi
Last recorded131,360 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 KSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 131,360 miles

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 3 Apr 2025 131,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 2 Oct 2023 124,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 124,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 113,606 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 113,606 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,125 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant/water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 107,125 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant/water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,842 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 101,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (n/s and o/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower sub frame corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (n/s and o/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 93,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,808 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,230 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 77,230 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,497 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 73,497 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,576 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,838 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KSY 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 BW57 KSY, 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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BW57 KSY is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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