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CA08 FVJ

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,896 mi
Last recorded89,896 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,277 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 84,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,412 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.40mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 70,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.40mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,857 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,370 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,507 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,742 miles

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Fail 18 Sep 2012 27,742 miles

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

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,106 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,322 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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CA08 FVJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CA08 FVJ, 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 CA08 FVJ registered?

CA08 FVJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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