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CV08 OYR

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,427 mi
Last recorded112,427 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 OYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,427 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 112,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor by axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,341 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 109,331 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail box area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 105,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 105,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE BEAM CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS CORRODED,AXLE BEAM MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,780 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 99,755 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 84,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,185 miles

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

Rear axle corrsion

Fail 16 Apr 2019 64,185 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear axle corrsion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,695 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear axle heavy corrsion

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,898 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,671 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,563 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,646 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 OYR is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OYR, 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 OYR is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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