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AE51 JOE

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,986 mi
Last recorded47,986 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 JOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 47,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 45,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 41,312 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 30,494 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 30,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 27,375 miles

n/s/r spring base adrift

Pass 30 Sep 2019 21,402 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 20,191 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 18,675 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 17,533 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,105 miles

nail in N/S/R tyre un repairable

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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AE51 JOE is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red 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 AE51 JOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 JOE registered?

AE51 JOE is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is AE51 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 JOE 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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