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CA08 NEJ

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,313 mi
Last recorded98,313 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 NEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 98,313 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 98,063 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 90,449 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 89,214 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 84,621 miles

temporary exhaust bracket fitted, ok at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,898 miles

surface rust to subframe front and rear. advise clean and repaint

Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,192 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,424 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 75,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,870 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 63,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 52,796 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,560 miles

both front door straps slighty worn

n,s,f tyre slighty worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 18 May 2011 35,807 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 35,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 NEJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NEJ, 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 NEJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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