2008 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · CE58 ONF
2008 Citroen C1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2008. Recorded mileage 75,359 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C1
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15/01/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 998cc
CE58 ONF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2022
- 75,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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CE58 ONF Mileage History
- 12/10/202275,342 mi
- 25/10/202275,359 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 481 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
CE58 ONF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C1 (CE58 ONF) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
Expert automotive synthesis from historical MOT defect records and market benchmarks.
Our Verdict
Proceed with caution and budget for likely repairs on this nearly 18-year-old Citroën C1. The single MOT failure recorded in October 2022 is offset by an immediate re-test pass, but the car is now well past its MOT exemption threshold and the underlying cause of that failure is unknown.
Given the age of this C1, an independent pre-purchase inspection is essential rather than optional. Ask the seller to produce a current, valid MOT certificate, because the most recent entry in the supplied history is from October 2022 — that is roughly four years out of date and any mechanical deterioration since then is invisible to you. Check whether the October 2022 failure was rectified at the same test centre before the re-test, as identical-day or short-interval re-tests sometimes involve minimal-cost advisories rather than substantial repairs.
The C1 was developed jointly with the Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo, so parts are generally affordable and widely available, but corrosion around the rear arches and sills is a known concern for cars of this generation that have spent their lives on UK roads. Inspect the service book carefully and ask for receipts; the data supplied does not include any service history, so any claim of regular maintenance cannot be verified from the records available.
Negotiation should account for the fact that the next MOT will likely surface age-related wear items such as tyres, brake components, and possibly exhaust or suspension components. Budget at least £300–£500 for immediate post-purchase work even if the car appears to drive well on a viewing.
The 998cc three-cylinder petrol engine in the C1 is economical, with real-world fuel economy typically in the mid-50s mpg and easily exceeding 60mpg on a gentle run. Road tax for a petrol car of this age and engine size is nominal under the current VED system, and insurance sits in the lower brackets making it an attractive cheap-to-run prospect on paper. Replacement parts shared with the Toyota Aygo and Peugeot 107 keep costs modest, though specialist labour at a main dealer is rarely worthwhile on a car of this value.
Maintenance itself is straightforward: cambelt replacement intervals on this engine are long, but age-related items such as brake discs, calipers, exhaust rear sections, and suspension bushes will be due on a car approaching 75,000 miles. Typical annual maintenance for a C1 of this age runs roughly £200–£400 for routine servicing plus wear-and-tear items, with occasional unexpected repairs pushing that higher.
Start with a thorough inspection of the bodywork, paying particular attention to the sills, wheel arches, and rear quarter panels where corrosion is commonly reported on early C1s. Because the October 2022 MOT failure lists no defects, the exact reason for refusal is unknown — it could have been something as simple as a blown bulb or as significant as a brake or suspension issue, and you cannot assume the cheapest explanation. Lift the car and check for oil leaks from the engine and gearbox, and inspect the underside for corrosion and exhaust integrity.
Inside the car, check that all warning lights extinguish on startup and that the clutch operates smoothly — clutch wear is common on small city cars that have spent their life in stop-start traffic. Test the air conditioning, as regassing on this model can be disproportionately expensive relative to the car's value if the condenser has failed. Finally, confirm that the mileage on the odometer matches the MOT-recorded figure of 75,359 miles and that the V5C logbook shows a continuous ownership trail with no suspicious gaps.
This 2008 Citroën C1 (registration CE58ONF) is powered by a 998cc petrol engine and is now an older city car with 75,359 miles recorded at the most recent MOT in October 2022. Only one MOT pass and one failure appear in the visible history, with the failure listing no recorded defects, which is unusual and means the reason for refusal is not documented in the data supplied. Without aggregate reliability data for the C1 model, any judgement on typical faults is necessarily limited. Buyers should treat the gap between the last recorded test (October 2022) and today (August 2026) as a significant unknown.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Citroën C1 in the records supplied, so any general reliability reputation cannot be substantiated from the data provided.
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