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BW57 SYP

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,573 mi
Last recorded119,573 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 SYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 119,573 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 119,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,325 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 107,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 103,078 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 103,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,706 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 87,568 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,470 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre mishaped

Pass 31 Oct 2015 71,105 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 31 Oct 2015 71,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Oct 2014 61,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,580 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,362 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

Fail 21 Oct 2013 49,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,452 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs on edge

Fail 31 Oct 2012 40,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on front brake discs on edge

o/s/f tyre tread low on 2mm

Fail 19 Sep 2011 33,432 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,432 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 SYP is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

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

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