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CA08 VGJ

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,974 mi
Last recorded116,974 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 116,974 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 116,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Showing white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Showing white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,339 miles

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

Rear axle corroded but not weak

Fail 8 Jul 2025 111,339 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not weak

Pass 11 Jul 2024 107,335 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 107,335 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 102,669 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 102,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 97,446 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,574 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,274 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 92,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,345 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 71,952 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,359 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 59,114 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,378 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 48,142 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,142 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,588 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 38,583 miles

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

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

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 VGJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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