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A26 DYL

2011 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,540 mi
Last recorded78,540 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 DYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 78,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust bracket worn but system not insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2026 78,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust bracket worn but system not insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,054 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ornament ()

Fail 21 Feb 2025 70,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ornament ()

Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,524 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system not insecure due to temporary repair

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 46,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,729 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 41,675 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 37,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 33,984 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 33,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both offside and nearside (155/65/R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle presented for inspection in wet conditions

Fail 4 Nov 2015 24,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both offside and nearside (155/65/R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle presented for inspection in wet conditions

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 20,719 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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A26 DYL is a 2011 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 50,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A26 DYL, 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 15 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A26 DYL registered?

A26 DYL is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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