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CV08 YWE

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,047 mi
Last recorded85,047 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,306 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,857 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Rear View Mirror Glass Deteriorated

Surface Corrosion To Front Suspension

Surface Corrosion To Rear Subframe

Fail 29 Aug 2018 79,857 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Rear View Mirror Glass Deteriorated

Surface Corrosion To Front Suspension

Surface Corrosion To Rear Subframe

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,097 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 78,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,987 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,717 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 66,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,915 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight damage offside rear side wall no lumps or cords exposed

Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,870 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight damage offside rear side wall no lumps or cords exposed

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,833 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,841 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 YWE is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

CV08 YWE is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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