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CA08 XRG

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,173 mi
Last recorded103,173 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 103,173 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle and all suspension components corroded all over

Fail 30 Jun 2026 103,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle and all suspension components corroded all over

Pass 2 Jul 2025 100,380 miles

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

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

front shocks corroding

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill corroding

rear wiper missing

Fail 1 Jul 2025 100,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake have slight bind

front shocks corroding

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill corroding

rear wiper missing

Pass 11 Jul 2024 98,313 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroding

inner sills have slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2024 98,313 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear subframes corroding

inner sills have slight corrosion

n/s/r handbrake effort poor

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front subframe corroded

n/s/f brake has slight bind

rear axle corroded

rear wiper missing

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2023 95,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front subframe corroded

n/s/f brake has slight bind

rear axle corroded

rear wiper missing

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,757 miles

front subframe corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2022 93,757 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front subframe corroding

rear brake drum back plates corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,282 miles

handbrake lever travel

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s inner door handle loose

rear exhaust has slight blow also deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2021 91,282 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring mount badly corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s inner door handle loose

o/s/r tyre splitting

rear exhaust has slight blow also deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,313 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 89,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,757 miles

handbrake lever travel

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 80,910 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 80,910 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,559 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 76,559 miles

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

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 72,253 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,033 miles

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

both rear & n/s front tyres on limit

Fail 25 Jul 2014 59,908 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear & n/s front tyres on limit

Pass 27 Jul 2013 49,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,186 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,020 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 XRG is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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