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CV08 SVS

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,546 mi
Last recorded69,546 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 SVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 69,546 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body around axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body around axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 69,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Axle insecure such that stability is impaired (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body around axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body around axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,227 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025 63,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,335 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 49,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 46,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,438 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 41,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,656 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 38,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,783 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 35,783 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,202 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 33,200 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,414 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 32,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 27,180 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 27,180 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,361 miles

155/65/14 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/3/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 25 Mar 2013 23,361 miles

155/65/14 X 4

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/3/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,954 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,904 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 SVS is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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