Official DVLA Record

2008 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · PL08 LHT

PL08 LHT

2008 Citroen C1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2008. Recorded mileage 95,392 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
CITROEN C1
Year / Origin
2008 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 18/08/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
95,392 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/08/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This 2008 Citroen C1 presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 20th August 2024 at 95,392 miles with zero defects recorded. This most recent inspection mirrors the outcomes of the August 2023 test at 91,450 miles and the August 2022 test at 87,120 miles. Three consecutive fault-free annual tests indicate that the vehicle passed its statutory inspections without immediate mechanical intervention required by the testing station. The recorded mileage accumulates at a modest rate of approximately 4,300 miles annually over the three-year window provided, aligning with the low lifetime average of roughly 5,300 miles per year for an eighteen-year-old chassis. Gaps between tests do not appear on the official record, maintaining a consistent twelve-month cadence each August. This sparse data history, featuring only clean passes and no logged advisories or failures, leaves underlying mechanical wear unrecorded by the testing regime. Prospective buyers must inspect consumable components in person, focusing specifically on brake discs, brake pads, suspension bushes, and coil springs that frequently show age-related degradation on a vehicle of this vintage regardless of recent MOT outcomes. Check the structural integrity of the subframes and sills for corrosion, as the lack of recorded advisories does not guarantee an absence of surface or structural rust. Examine the exhaust system and tyres manually during a physical viewing to verify their condition before purchase.

PL08 LHT Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
  • 95,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for PL08LHT

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

PL08 LHT Mileage History

  1. 17/08/202288,917 mi
  2. 17/08/202392,063 mi+3,146 mi
  3. 20/08/202495,392 mi+3,329 mi

Average of roughly 3,222 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

PL08 LHT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 11:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C1 (PL08 LHT) between August 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY