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CF08 HDO

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,610 mi
Last recorded95,610 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 HDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 95,610 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 95,574 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 94,589 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 94,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 94,060 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 94,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 93,288 miles

Rear axle corroded but not significantly weakened

Fail 21 Dec 2021 93,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded but not significantly weakened

Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,719 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 89,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,732 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 88,711 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected back plate (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 87,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

front/centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,164 miles

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,164 miles

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,913 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 50,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,211 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,137 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 30,223 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 30,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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CF08 HDO is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CF08 HDO, 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 CF08 HDO registered?

CF08 HDO is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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