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AD61 VHG

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,714 mi
Last recorded72,714 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 72,714 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 72,561 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,967 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 60,932 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 60,637 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,260 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,346 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 55,776 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 54,887 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 50,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,854 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 47,854 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2016 44,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,469 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,608 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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AD61 VHG is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD61 VHG, 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 AD61 VHG registered?

AD61 VHG is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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The MOT history for AD61 VHG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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