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CA08 JXE

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,509 mi
Last recorded114,509 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 JXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 114,509 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 108,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 104,528 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 101,337 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 101,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 98,898 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 6 Jun 2020 98,898 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,820 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 94,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,398 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 88,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,017 miles

rear exhaust held with wire

Fail 8 Apr 2016 78,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust held with wire

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 67,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,590 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 46,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 19,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 JXE 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 63.6%.

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 CA08 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

CA08 JXE is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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