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CV08 OYT

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,760 mi
Last recorded78,760 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 OYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 78,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 70,810 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 70,724 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery negative terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed cancelled no readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 61,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 60,665 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 53,597 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,239 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,055 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,931 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,256 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,728 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 35,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 29,156 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc's rusting

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,156 miles

front brake disc's rusting

Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,939 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 OYT is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OYT, 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 OYT registered?

CV08 OYT is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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