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CE08 WTO

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,325 mi
Last recorded84,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 WTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 84,325 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 83,503 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,124 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 81,123 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 80,967 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 80,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,056 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,323 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,512 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,820 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 69,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,759 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,129 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,944 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,732 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,677 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,803 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 WTO 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 CE08 WTO, 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 WTO is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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