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BW57 UAS

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,233 mi
Last recorded102,233 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 UAS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 102,233 miles

light corrosion to both outer sills

slight corrosion and damage to offside wing

Pass 31 Dec 2020 99,444 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 99,444 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,466 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 97,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 93,606 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 93,606 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 88,761 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2017 83,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to crack/perish on outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

wheel covers fitted obscuring full view of braking components

Fail 12 Mar 2017 83,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to crack/perish on outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

wheel covers fitted obscuring full view of braking components

Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,534 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside rear tyre is deteriorated.

Nearside windscreen washer is partially blocked.

Service brake application & release requirements only just met, advise investigation.

Fail 5 Mar 2016 74,534 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Nearside rear tyre is deteriorated.

Nearside windscreen washer is partially blocked.

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake application & release requirements only just met, advise investigation.

Fail 7 Mar 2015 64,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,455 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,091 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

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 11 Mar 2011 32,078 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 UAS is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAS, 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 UAS registered?

BW57 UAS is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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