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CK08 EWB

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,898 mi
Last recorded130,898 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 EWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 130,898 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 130,805 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))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 109,361 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front bumper slightly damaged.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 99,972 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 99,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 91,511 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 89,545 miles

front number plate deteriorating

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

offside front to rear brake pipe greased

rear axle corroding

rear exhaust mounts corroding

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2020 87,623 miles

Chips in nearside front of windscreen

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2019 81,853 miles

Offside Front to rear brake pipe at rear corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2018 78,664 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily to inner edges

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,163 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,926 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,824 miles

front brake discs corroded

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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CK08 EWB is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CK08 EWB, 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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CK08 EWB is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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