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YY58 LNZ

2008 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,422 mi
Last recorded103,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 LNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 103,422 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 103,367 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 94,928 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Fail 30 Dec 2024 94,928 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 29 Dec 2023 85,937 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Fail 29 Dec 2023 85,937 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,926 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,503 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 74,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,961 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front tyre valves slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 70,715 miles

Exhaust system corroded, especially rear silencer

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 70,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded, especially rear silencer

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 64,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 155/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 57,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 21,235 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level low

clutch starting to slip

windscreen wiper deteriorated but still clearing screen

Pass 29 Dec 2014 38,616 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,865 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,589 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,512 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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YY58 LNZ is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY58 LNZ, 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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YY58 LNZ is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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