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DA08 FXW

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,093 mi
Last recorded126,093 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 126,093 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 126,083 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 116,625 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 116,589 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust is blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,562 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 106,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,733 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 99,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,557 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,190 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 73,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 73,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,808 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,426 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 59,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,705 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,642 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 42,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres splitting on outer wall and outer tread

Fail 4 Jul 2014 37,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres splitting on outer wall and outer tread

Pass 29 Mar 2013 24,931 miles

Slight exhaust leak from centre and rear joint.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,625 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 12,013 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 12,013 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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DA08 FXW is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DA08 FXW, 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 DA08 FXW registered?

DA08 FXW is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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