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CA08 YDG

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

176,298 mi
Last recorded176,298 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 176,298 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear AXLE STARTING TO SHOW LIGHT CORROSION

Fail 19 Jun 2026 176,183 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 173,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre well worn on edges 155/65/14

Fail 30 Jun 2025 173,765 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre well worn on edges 155/65/14

Pass 11 Jul 2024 172,572 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs at axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 172,530 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs at axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 171,142 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 171,142 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding or parking brake unable to fully test rear wheel bearing due to brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 169,535 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 169,535 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears to be on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 167,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 167,223 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 164,230 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 164,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 160,431 miles

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))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 160,431 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front both front tyres worn on edges

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))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 155,211 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 155,209 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jets damaged (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake poor and long travel

Pass 4 Jul 2017 148,849 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 142,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 142,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 132,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre well worn

wipers poor

Pass 30 Jun 2014 125,563 miles

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 113,946 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

front wiper poor

nail n/s/f

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,220 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 100,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 78,676 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 YDG is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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