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CA08 OAM

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,831 mi
Last recorded129,831 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 129,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 126,847 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 123,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight damage front bumper

Pass 27 Jul 2018 121,238 miles

rear axle corroded

slight damage to from bumper osf

Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,395 miles

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

Rear subframe bushes perrished

Pass 29 Jul 2016 113,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 113,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 107,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 101,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,994 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,262 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 59,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,844 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 52,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OAM is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OAM, 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 OAM is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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