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CA08 NFH

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

123,880 mi
Last recorded123,880 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 NFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 123,880 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 123,842 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 116,745 miles

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

Front shocks rusty both

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

Rear Coil spring corroded springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 116,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front shocks rusty both

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

Rear Coil spring corroded springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 115,700 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both spring seats heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing seems stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle heavily corroded around rubber bushings

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 115,698 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both spring seats heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing seems stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle heavily corroded around rubber bushings

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 113,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 113,562 miles

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

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

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

Front both Shock absorber spring plates corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE HEAVILY WORN - REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LIMIT - REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle beam corroded - especially around mounting Bushings which are also in poor condition

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 113,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front both Shock absorber spring plates corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE HEAVILY WORN - REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LIMIT - REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle beam corroded - especially around mounting Bushings which are also in poor condition

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 106,756 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 101,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,750 miles

Front wiper smears screen.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 93,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front wiper smears screen.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,534 miles

Both rear axle bushes starting to separate.

Exhaust hanger bracket at front sub frame heavily corroded.

Front wiper smears.

Rear silencer o/s hanger bracket heavily corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 87,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner wheel rim buckled. (4.2.A.1a)

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

Both rear axle bushes starting to separate.

Exhaust hanger bracket at front sub frame heavily corroded.

Front wiper smears.

Rear silencer o/s hanger bracket heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,326 miles

Both rear axle bushes corroded and seperating.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 82,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

*Front brake pads worn low.*

*N/s/r wheel bearing noisy.*

Both rear axle bushes corroded and seperating.

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2014 75,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 75,037 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 12 Jul 2013 65,808 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,921 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 53,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,655 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 42,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NFH is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NFH, 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 NFH is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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