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DA08 YUW

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 YUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 111,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 106,356 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 106,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 101,440 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is splitting - 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 101,316 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer has a major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is splitting - 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,034 miles

Front bumper cover retaining clips missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 90,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,325 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 81,256 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 78,267 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 76,811 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 72,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 62,165 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,796 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,014 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 35,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,957 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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DA08 YUW is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DA08 YUW, 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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DA08 YUW is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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