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CA57 LVJ

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,632 mi
Last recorded104,632 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 LVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 104,632 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 104,632 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low it will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 100,870 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 100,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 96,561 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 96,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 91,808 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 91,808 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam poor connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 86,421 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,599 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 62,064 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 57,069 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,610 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,054 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,881 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,056 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 17,422 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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CA57 LVJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA57 LVJ, 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 LVJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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