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CA08 XLV

2008 Citroen C1

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,052 mi
Last recorded72,052 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,052 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise rear carrier bush worn and starting to seperate from the bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of the front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear number plate light cover missing

Fail 9 Nov 2020 63,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner side wall 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level is very low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise rear carrier bush worn and starting to seperate from the bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of the front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear number plate light cover missing

Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread edges worn very low and centre tread area worn low and on tread wear indicator wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear carrier rubber starting to sepearate on the bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edges worn very low and centre tread area worn low and on tread wear indicator wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp cover missing

Fail 7 Nov 2019 54,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread edges worn very low and centre tread area worn low and on tread wear indicator wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear carrier rubber starting to sepearate on the bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edges worn very low and centre tread area worn low and on tread wear indicator wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 46,968 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 40,243 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,833 miles

rear tyres [splitting around tread]

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,162 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTTER WALL POOR

Fail 27 Aug 2015 35,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTTER WALL POOR

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,821 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slight side wall cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2014 32,821 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre slight side wall cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,333 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,418 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 12,318 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 XLV is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

CA08 XLV is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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