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CV08 OZE

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,896 mi
Last recorded111,896 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 OZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 111,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 107,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 101,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 93,956 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 93,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 86,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,861 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 79,861 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,510 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 55,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,911 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,121 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 32,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blade start to smear

Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,732 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 24,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,624 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 OZE is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OZE, 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 OZE is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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