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CE08 DZU

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,002 mi
Last recorded127,002 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 127,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 115,325 miles

17 YR OLD///MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH.....................AGE/MILES ETC ETC (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NSR B/WORK FILLER CRACKING !!!-MONITOR

Fail 19 Mar 2025 115,318 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Road wheel badly distorted 3 WHEELS....NSF,OSF & OSR ,,, (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH =NSR & OSR ,,,,,,,,,,,, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

17 YR OLD///MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH.....................AGE/MILES ETC ETC (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 113,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 113,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Near side (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 106,968 miles

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

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,696 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 100,044 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 99,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 92,825 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 92,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 84,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 75,136 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 68,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 62,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,416 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 55,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,193 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 36,917 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,917 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2011 30,477 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

various body damage

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 DZU is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE08 DZU, 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 CE08 DZU registered?

CE08 DZU is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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