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Citroën C1

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 998 cc

LC08 XPUMOT history

LC08 XPU is a black petrol Citroën C1 first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LC08 XPU black Citroen C1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
128,666 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 XPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 XPU was last recorded at 128,666 miles on 5 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2020: 81,921 miles, lower than 96,193 miles on 16 Dec 2019.
  • 5 Dec 2025: 128,666 miles, lower than 129,021 miles on 2 Dec 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,021 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Average per year
8,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,666 miles
  • 2024 – 118,729 miles
  • 2023 – 109,598 miles
  • 2022 – 102,904 miles
  • 2021 – 94,844 miles
  • 2020 – 81,921 miles
  • 2019 – 96,193 miles
  • 2018 – 59,345 miles
  • 2017 – 52,918 miles
  • 2016 – 49,770 miles
  • 2015 – 44,247 miles
  • 2014 – 37,925 miles
  • 2013 – 29,684 miles
  • 2012 – 19,192 miles
  • 2011 – 8,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,666 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,666 miles (-355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    128,666 miles
    Test number
    539844324385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail129,021 miles (+570)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,021 miles
    Test number
    280367710961
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail128,451 miles (+9,722)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,451 miles
    Test number
    601990880625
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass118,729 miles (+9,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,729 miles
    Test number
    497446110455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass109,598 miles (+6,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,598 miles
    Test number
    158882575683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass102,904 miles (+148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,904 miles
    Test number
    300856031329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail102,756 miles (+7,912)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,756 miles
    Test number
    530238510007
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass94,844 miles (+12,923)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,844 miles
    Test number
    646210202256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,921 miles (-14,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,921 miles
    Test number
    926684591688
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass96,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,193 miles
    Test number
    177804137675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,193 miles (+36,848)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,193 miles
    Test number
    693216080252
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass59,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,345 miles
    Test number
    517417374760
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail59,335 miles (+6,417)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,335 miles
    Test number
    725144861934
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass52,918 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,918 miles
    Test number
    376922644030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,770 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,770 miles
    Test number
    743916858614
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion.
  16. Fail49,770 miles (+5,523)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,770 miles
    Test number
    954912129048
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion.
  17. Pass44,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,247 miles
    Test number
    194318757283
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing 155/65/14
  18. Fail44,243 miles (+6,318)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    133357344443
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing 155/65/14
  19. Pass37,925 miles (+8,241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,925 miles
    Test number
    158114704337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,684 miles (+10,492)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,684 miles
    Test number
    828076063215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,192 miles (+10,280)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,192 miles
    Test number
    296836992246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre wear
  22. Pass8,912 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    8,912 miles
    Test number
    348504801324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,653 miles
    Test number
    726990911189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 XPU

Does LC08 XPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 XPU is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC08 XPU?
The MOT on LC08 XPU is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 XPU done?
LC08 XPU was recorded at 128,666 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,204 miles a year.
Has LC08 XPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 XPU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 XPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC08 XPU find?
LC08 XPU passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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