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CA08 VGX

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,292 mi
Last recorded183,292 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 183,292 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 180,321 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 171,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 171,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 169,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear both backing plates corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2022 169,286 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded around the spring (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion to the rear backing plates

Pass 16 Apr 2021 166,573 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 164,305 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 161,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 161,906 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 161,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 158,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 158,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 156,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 156,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 137,858 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 118,025 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 118,025 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 98,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,687 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 VGX is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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