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523 MMM

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,436 mi
Last recorded47,436 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration523 MMM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 47,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underside component corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2024 45,982 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 39,930 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,362 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 33,493 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 31,621 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 31,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 29,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 26,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 21,565 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 15,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 9,863 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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523 MMM is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 46,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 523 MMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 523 MMM registered?

523 MMM is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is 523 MMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 523 MMM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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