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CA08 VGO

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

16,068 mi
Last recorded16,068 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 16,068 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 16,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 15,799 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 15,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 15,146 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 15,146 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 14,831 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 14,591 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,345 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 14,345 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 14,070 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 13,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 11,949 miles

Front both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2017 10,179 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 9,785 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,708 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 9,708 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 9,480 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,134 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,858 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 VGO is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VGO, 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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What year was CA08 VGO registered?

CA08 VGO is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CA08 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 VGO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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