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CY08 ECJ

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,276 mi
Last recorded123,276 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 ECJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,276 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 118,153 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 115,549 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 115,486 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine oil level low!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,513 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,515 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 91,515 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,905 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 75,905 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,402 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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CY08 ECJ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CY08 ECJ, 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 CY08 ECJ registered?

CY08 ECJ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is CY08 ECJ safe to buy?

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