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BW57 SXM

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 SXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 130,000 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 130,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 124,897 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 117,091 miles

Front Registration Plate Damaged But Not Likely To Be Misread

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,520 miles

Front Lower wishbone rear bushes cracking and starting to split

Fail 2 Sep 2020 114,520 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting hanger and rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Lower wishbone rear bushes cracking and starting to split

Pass 28 Aug 2019 101,767 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 101,416 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion to rear axle beam

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,478 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 98,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 95,712 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 95,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 83,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 83,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 69,500 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 50,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,249 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SXM is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

BW57 SXM is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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