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Citroën C1

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 998 cc

J8 CXLMOT history

J8 CXL is a grey petrol Citroën C1 first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

J8 CXL grey Citroen C1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,893 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C1
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CXL was last recorded at 48,893 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,351 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,542 miles
Average per year
2,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,893 miles
  • 2025 – 47,351 miles
  • 2024 – 46,458 miles
  • 2023 – 45,934 miles
  • 2022 – 45,092 miles
  • 2021 – 44,458 miles
  • 2020 – 43,207 miles
  • 2019 – 40,998 miles
  • 2018 – 38,460 miles
  • 2017 – 35,318 miles
  • 2016 – 30,894 miles
  • 2015 – 26,510 miles
  • 2014 – 20,779 miles
  • 2013 – 17,305 miles
  • 2012 – 11,360 miles
  • 2011 – 7,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,893 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,893 miles
    Test number
    600230867945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail48,893 miles (+1,542)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,893 miles
    Test number
    330916992846
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass47,351 miles (+893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    702102133922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass46,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    46,458 miles
    Test number
    177246974041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail46,458 miles (+524)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,458 miles
    Test number
    538069752575
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass45,934 miles (+842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    45,934 miles
    Test number
    611243975121
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,092 miles (+634)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,092 miles
    Test number
    172170651097
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll x4 tyres cracking/deteriorated (winter tyres)

  8. Pass44,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,458 miles
    Test number
    474360674252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail44,458 miles (+1,251)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,458 miles
    Test number
    410904359366
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass43,207 miles (+2,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,207 miles
    Test number
    461540831075
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass40,998 miles (+2,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,998 miles
    Test number
    256364458647
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner light lens damaged

  12. Pass38,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,460 miles
    Test number
    150232367023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar linkage bushes slightly perished

  13. Fail38,460 miles (+3,142)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,460 miles
    Test number
    219344908736
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar linkage bushes slightly perished

  14. Pass35,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,318 miles
    Test number
    707663009219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail35,318 miles (+4,424)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,318 miles
    Test number
    570791034495
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass30,894 miles (+4,384)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,894 miles
    Test number
    534918334767
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass26,510 miles (+5,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,510 miles
    Test number
    482475439956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass20,779 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    20,779 miles
    Test number
    399904774134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,305 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    17,305 miles
    Test number
    778248323251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,360 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,360 miles
    Test number
    166366642141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    7,876 miles
    Test number
    626814751167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 CXL

Does J8 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CXL is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 CXL?
The MOT on J8 CXL is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 CXL done?
J8 CXL was recorded at 48,893 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,697 miles a year.
Has J8 CXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CXL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 CXL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 CXL find?
J8 CXL passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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