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CA57 KNK

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,154 mi
Last recorded90,154 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 KNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 90,154 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 88,623 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 88,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 88,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 88,160 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 86,849 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated/ both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body protected with under sealant

Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 82,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,552 miles

front brake pads low

both front drop links worn

nearside main metel bake pipe corroded

offside front wishbone bush seperating

Fail 3 Jun 2019 79,552 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

both front drop links worn

front brake pads low

nearside main metel bake pipe corroded

offside front wishbone bush seperating

Pass 30 May 2018 73,607 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres balding on edges

o/s/f side repeater lens cracked

slight cracking n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rubber wishbone bush's

slight wear / cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush's

Fail 30 May 2018 73,607 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres balding on edges

o/s/f side repeater lens cracked

slight cracking n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rubber wishbone bush's

slight wear / cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush's

Pass 23 Dec 2016 65,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 65,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,876 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,021 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,338 miles

ADVISE WATER PUMP LEAKING

Fail 2 Jan 2014 42,228 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE WATER PUMP LEAKING

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passenger airbag deactivated

Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,807 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 16,638 miles

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

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

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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CA57 KNK is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CA57 KNK, 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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CA57 KNK is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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