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CA08 YDS

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,875 mi
Last recorded58,875 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YDS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 58,875 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside mirror unit slightly damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer baffles breaking up

Rear heat shield slightly loose

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,883 miles

nearside door mirror housing taped

slight corrosion on both rear lower outer sills

Fail 26 Jul 2023 47,883 miles

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

nearside door mirror housing taped

slight corrosion on both rear lower outer sills

Pass 19 Jul 2022 40,719 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 33,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,920 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,016 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,469 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 26,467 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 21,677 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,881 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2011 17,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wheel rim damaged on inner edge

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 YDS is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDS, 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 YDS registered?

CA08 YDS is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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