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BW57 SXY

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,787 mi
Last recorded116,787 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 SXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 116,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 108,372 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 Jan 2025 108,372 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,059 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 85,041 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 73,239 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 69,646 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in over axle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S F and O/S/F discs corroded on both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 69,646 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S F and O/S/F discs corroded on both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect U V damage to headlight lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in over axle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,116 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 47,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,966 miles

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

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 16 Apr 2015 31,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,292 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,191 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 23,137 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,097 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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BW57 SXY 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 80%.

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 BW57 SXY, 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 SXY is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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