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CK08 ZSO

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,618 mi
Last recorded141,618 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ZSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 141,618 miles

Nearside Front radiator bracket and chassis damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 141,594 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure both rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front radiator bracket and chassis damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 129,503 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 129,486 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 129,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot 165/65/14T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 112,336 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,103 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 105,103 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,057 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 94,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 91,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 88,151 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 88,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 81,295 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 23 May 2016 81,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 19 May 2015 66,517 miles

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

front discs very rusty

o/s/r wheel noise

Pass 22 May 2014 52,937 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 20 May 2013 43,027 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 32,720 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 23,779 miles

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

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 ZSO is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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