2008 Citroën C1 · 35,237 MOT tests
2008 Citroën C1 reliability
2008 Citroën C1s fail 45.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 16 C1 years (35,237 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 45.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 84,686
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,237
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 18.6% of tests fail here (84% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22%
- Brakes18.6%
- Suspension13.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.3%
- Body, chassis and structure8.4%
- Tyres8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Service brake excessively binding 6.52%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Position lamp not working 6.19%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.22%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.67%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.55%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.5%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.36%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.23%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.74%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (8.42%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Citroën C1 reliable?
2008 Citroën C1s fail 45.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 16 C1 years (35,237 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often service brake excessively binding (6.52% of tests), position lamp not working (6.19% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Citroën C1 shows 84,686 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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