MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded & holed at rear hanger weld (6.1.2 (a))
Front wiper blade fixing very loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Washers run out of water on test
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S & N/S - Axle beam mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front wiper blade fixing very loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Washers run out of water on test
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C1?
Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA08 XLM is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?
CA08 XLM is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 August 2008.
Is CA08 XLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for CA08 XLM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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