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CX08 ZCL

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,331 mi
Last recorded15,331 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ZCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 15,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 15,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front steering components corroded

all front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 15,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 14,651 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 13,764 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 12,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 12,915 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 11,592 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 11,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 10,733 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 9,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 8,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 6,778 miles

front brake disc faces are slightly pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 5,366 miles

wiper blade has a split end

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 ZCL is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX08 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

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

Is CX08 ZCL safe to buy?

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