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CM05 LOW

2008 Citroen C1

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,040 mi
Last recorded143,040 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM05 LOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 143,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 143,007 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 138,793 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 133,693 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 133,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 126,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 121,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 121,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,839 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 113,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 106,601 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 106,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management warning light on

Fail 22 Jan 2018 106,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour Yellow and O/S white (1.7.5b)

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

Engine management warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2016 91,782 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,160 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 68,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,939 miles

all tyres wearing close to limit

offside front brake disc worn/corroded inner face

Fail 26 Sep 2012 41,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,925 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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CM05 LOW is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CM05 LOW, 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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What year was CM05 LOW registered?

CM05 LOW is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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