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CK08 HLZ

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,472 mi
Last recorded85,472 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 HLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 85,472 miles

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

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

Slight perishing on both rear tyres

Fail 31 Jan 2022 85,472 miles

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

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

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

Slight perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 66,754 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 66,754 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 63,089 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 63,089 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,104 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage cross member (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

o/s/r exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 53,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage cross member (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

o/s/r exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,578 miles

both rear tyes worn

both rear tyres sidewalls becoming excessive ly perished

damage to n/s b post /quarter panel has body filler in previously damaged /failed area

front brake discs worn and in poor conditon

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak developing

uneven application /release on front and rear service brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2014 22,571 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

both rear tyes worn

both rear tyres sidewalls becoming excessive ly perished

front brake discs worn and in poor conditon

front brake pads wearing thin

oil developing

uneven application /release on front and rear service brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both rear tyres , walls cracked and perished , no cords visible

Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,131 miles

Slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,980 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 8,951 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 HLZ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 CK08 HLZ, 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 HLZ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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