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CV08 WGW

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,566 mi
Last recorded131,566 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 WGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 131,566 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 131,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 124,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 118,717 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 118,717 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,613 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 109,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,310 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,393 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,498 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 87,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,889 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 79,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,171 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 70,438 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,099 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,993 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,506 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 44,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WGW is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

CV08 WGW is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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