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CK08 VPL

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,702 mi
Last recorded127,702 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 VPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 127,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged - drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 127,702 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged - drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 114,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 114,161 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1556514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1556514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1556514 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight bind (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1556514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources wiring hanging down (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front door panel - arch damaged still can be open and close

Pass 16 Apr 2021 91,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 91,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 79,973 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 79,972 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,176 miles

Crack in windscreen

Front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2018 67,176 miles

Crack in windscreen

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,561 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,615 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 42,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 39,846 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 39,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,222 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,463 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread on outer edge

wiper smears screen slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,493 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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CK08 VPL is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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