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CF57 APO

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,866 mi
Last recorded92,866 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF57 APO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 92,866 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 92,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 88,662 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 88,660 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 82,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 82,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 74,498 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,412 miles

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

Rear axle corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2020 72,142 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded 'front to rear'... at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear axle corroding

both headlamp lens faded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,495 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 76,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 67,735 miles

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

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

slight blow rear exhaust box

Fail 15 Sep 2018 67,735 miles

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

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

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

slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Sep 2017 62,782 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 62,782 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 57,128 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 45,249 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

front wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,442 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,494 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 33,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,803 miles

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

wiper blade rubber starting to split

Fail 12 Mar 2010 15,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 15,242 miles

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

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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CF57 APO is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CF57 APO, 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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CF57 APO is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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