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CX08 YKR

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,598 mi
Last recorded78,598 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 YKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,598 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 78,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,899 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 72,898 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring fouling wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 66,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,886 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,408 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,244 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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CX08 YKR is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Blue 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 CX08 YKR, 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 CX08 YKR registered?

CX08 YKR is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is CX08 YKR safe to buy?

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