CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW57 SZF

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,840 mi
Last recorded144,840 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 SZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 144,840 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bushes deteriorating both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on outer edge but not excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 144,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bushes deteriorating both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on outer edge but not excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 144,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cant See Due To Wheel Trims (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cant See Due To Wheel Trims (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 144,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cant See Due To Wheel Trims (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cant See Due To Wheel Trims (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 141,148 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 133,793 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 133,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 129,530 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 124,844 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 124,040 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 122,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 115,318 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 109,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,759 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 96,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,089 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,362 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 65,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,324 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 49,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,234 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 21,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Citroen C1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW57 SZF is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW57 SZF?

You can check the full history of BW57 SZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW57 SZF registered?

BW57 SZF is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is BW57 SZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 SZF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW57 SZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW57 SZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.