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CY57 LEF

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,309 mi
Last recorded56,309 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 LEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 56,309 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 56,309 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,239 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 56,239 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 55,228 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 55,228 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 51,007 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 51,007 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 46,730 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,539 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,528 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 33,115 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 29,868 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 29,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 23,696 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 17,770 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 17,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 16,168 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 16,168 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 14,229 miles

front nearside brake slight bind

front offside brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2013 12,225 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 9,770 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 7,460 miles

off side front brake disc's is scored

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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CY57 LEF is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CY57 LEF, 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 CY57 LEF registered?

CY57 LEF is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is CY57 LEF safe to buy?

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