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CY08 FXX

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,916 mi
Last recorded86,916 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 FXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 86,916 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 77,571 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 77,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 67,838 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 67,838 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 58,356 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 58,356 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 55,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 52,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 45,336 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,639 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,749 miles

e.m.l light on ,cracking on n/s reartyre sidewall.

Pass 23 May 2014 28,037 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 23,585 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on side wall

Fail 26 May 2012 18,923 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 18,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 13,490 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 FXX is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CY08 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

CY08 FXX is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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