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CY08 ECX

2008 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,734 mi
Last recorded99,734 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 ECX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,734 miles

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

corrosion to front suspension and braking components

underside undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2025 99,702 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 98,418 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to all front suspension components

Fail 13 Nov 2024 98,418 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to all front suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,498 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 96,712 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 946,787 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,674 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to all suspension components

surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 1 Aug 2020 93,248 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,789 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 88,789 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,007 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,555 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,814 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 73,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,989 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 55,989 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 55,989 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,032 miles

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 22 Jul 2011 35,235 miles

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

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 ECX is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CY08 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

CY08 ECX is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for CY08 ECX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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