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CA08 YDH

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,137 mi
Last recorded95,137 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YDH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 May 2024 95,137 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear wheels binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle mounting points holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split in tread exposing wire. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub frame, rear axle and under body corroded.

Pass 29 May 2023 92,274 miles

Front sub frame, rear axle and outer sills corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along floor. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and N/S/R. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2023 92,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At center to rear join. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame, rear axle and outer sills corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along floor. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and N/S/R. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 89,629 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 May 2022 89,621 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure support bracket broken and rear silencer clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush badly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of both outer sill areas holed and corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 80,271 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 80,271 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,815 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long lever travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 73,815 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long lever travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 68,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,683 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,155 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust mount worn

Fail 30 Jun 2016 55,154 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,692 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,692 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 38,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 29,222 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 29,222 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,898 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 15,427 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 YDH is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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