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CV08 NVL

2008 Citroen C1

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,496 mi
Last recorded95,496 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 NVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 95,496 miles

17 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,((1,50-default)),,NS O/SILL DAMAGED

Fail 5 Mar 2025 95,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

17 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,((1,50-default)),,NS O/SILL DAMAGED

Pass 16 Mar 2024 90,686 miles

16 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,155/65/14 X 4,,,((1,50)),,NS O/SILL DAMAGED.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 90,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH-NSF & OSF ==============DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

16 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,155/65/14 X 4,,,((1,50)),,NS O/SILL DAMAGED.

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 79,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NS O/SILL DAMAGED,,,155/65/14 X 4,,,((1,50))..

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 79,652 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NS O/SILL DAMAGED,,,155/65/14 X 4,,,((1,50))..

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,425 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle Emissions to high. Damage to equipment if tested. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Front screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,833 miles

NSF O/SILL DAMAGED,\991,50\00 155/65/14 X 4,

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,882 miles

155/65/14 x 4,,((1.50))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 66,535 miles

TB & SERV?,,NSR & OSR AXLE MOUNTS WORN,,155/65/14 X 4,,NSR & OSR M/B/PIPES HSC/GREASE,,NSF & OSF W/TRIMS MISSING,,NS O/SILL DAM,,

Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,856 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 60,856 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,797 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,rear axle,o/s n/s rear to front metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,238 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,522 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,710 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,151 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 NVL is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVL, 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 CV08 NVL registered?

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

Is CV08 NVL safe to buy?

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