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CP08 GXG

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,657 mi
Last recorded95,657 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 GXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 95,657 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,922 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Fail 16 Sep 2024 84,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,870 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 77,870 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,981 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,713 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 72,712 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Hole in rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Both front struts heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Both rear seat belts not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs deglazed (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,630 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,850 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2012 51,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2011 40,333 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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CP08 GXG is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CP08 GXG, 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 CP08 GXG registered?

CP08 GXG is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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