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CA08 XRS

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,208 mi
Last recorded87,208 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XRS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,208 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 87,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 80,649 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 80,643 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 80,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,036 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 68,036 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,773 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2017 52,773 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,764 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,759 miles

slight roughness noted in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 40,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight roughness noted in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,759 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,958 miles

front wiper blade slightly split at both ends but still clearing screen

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 XRS is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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