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CA08 MXF

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 MXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 108,997 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear position lamp / stop lamp unit slightly deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 108,997 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear position lamp / stop lamp unit slightly deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,965 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 97,965 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 93,565 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Various suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 9 May 2022 93,552 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,854 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 92,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front bumper loose/damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2019 78,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding.

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 68,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,962 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 155/65/14 T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,764 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,923 miles

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 24 Jun 2013 17,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,056 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 10,056 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 4,651 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 MXF is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MXF, 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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CA08 MXF is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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