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CY08 LLN

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,002 mi
Last recorded97,002 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 LLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 94,554 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 92,936 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill and suspension areas welded and heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arm bushes cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2024 92,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and some deep cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arm bushes cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,897 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,518 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 87,518 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,963 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,743 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,930 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 68,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,291 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,970 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,388 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,253 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 27,585 miles

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

front brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,585 miles

front brake discs corroded & worn

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 LLN is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LLN, 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 LLN registered?

CY08 LLN is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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