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AB05 JAZ

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,930 mi
Last recorded61,930 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 JAZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 61,930 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 61,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 59,553 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 59,549 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,395 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 48,749 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 48,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 37,593 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 29,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,536 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,316 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 24,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 24,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AB05 JAZ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AB05 JAZ, 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 AB05 JAZ registered?

AB05 JAZ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is AB05 JAZ safe to buy?

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