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AB12 COB

2018 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,943 mi
Last recorded52,943 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C123,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 COB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,943 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 45,011 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2024 35,227 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 35,226 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 24,980 miles

handbrake. [travel]

Pass 29 Mar 2022 13,632 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 6,050 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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AB12 COB is a 2018 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 23,341 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 AB12 COB, 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 8 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AB12 COB?

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What year was AB12 COB registered?

AB12 COB is a 2018 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is AB12 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB12 COB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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