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CV08 YWD

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,011 mi
Last recorded96,011 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 96,011 miles

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

corrosion in rear axle beam

Fail 14 Mar 2024 96,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion in rear axle beam

centre to rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,869 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 81,865 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 81,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,153 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 68,791 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,439 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear axle

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,357 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,643 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,762 miles

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

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

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

all exhaust brackets corroded heavily

Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,312 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,371 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 YWD is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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