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CE08 EBK

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,599 mi
Last recorded52,599 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 EBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 52,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 48,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 43,668 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 41,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 41,568 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 34,538 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 34,538 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,345 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 31,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 28,387 miles

both rear tyres craking

offside main metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 24,267 miles

both main metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2018 19,489 miles

both main metal brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 14,701 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 13,098 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 11,358 miles

Both rear tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 8 Feb 2014 9,448 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 7,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 6,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 4,721 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 EBK is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EBK, 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 EBK registered?

CE08 EBK is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is CE08 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 EBK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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