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CE08 DZL

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,728 mi
Last recorded110,728 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 110,728 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 107,590 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 107,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 105,136 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2022 102,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,924 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 100,924 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,126 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 91,123 miles

Front Position lamp not working side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,356 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,991 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,710 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,960 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,084 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,957 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 24,957 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,192 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,815 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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CE08 DZL is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red 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 CE08 DZL, 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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CE08 DZL is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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