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CV08 KAK

2008 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,970 mi
Last recorded59,970 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 KAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 59,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear inner seal corroded

off side rear inner seal corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 58,728 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

rear axle has corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2024 58,728 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

rear axle has corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 58,687 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle has corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 56,179 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 55,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 55,582 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,469 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 54,463 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth, cracked and perished, 2 x nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 50,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 50,591 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 47,502 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 4 Mar 2017 42,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer tyre wall cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2016 38,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,509 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted inner sides

Fail 5 Mar 2014 29,509 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted inner sides

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,420 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,402 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 21,371 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,909 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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CV08 KAK is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CV08 KAK, 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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CV08 KAK is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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