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MA08 GEM

2023 Citroen C1

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,033 mi
Last recorded48,033 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 GEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2023
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 48,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 27,181 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 27,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 18,329 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 18,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 7,983 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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MA08 GEM is a 2023 Citroen C1 in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA08 GEM, 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 3 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MA08 GEM registered?

MA08 GEM is a 2023 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 February 2023.

Is MA08 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 GEM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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